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Work History
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Amy Newhall

Falconer

Summary

Highly skilled Senior Clinician at UPMC Chautauqua WCA with a robust background in clinical practice, nursing education, and patient care. Managed complex cases while ensuring high standards of treatment. Demonstrated strong assessment skills and effective team leadership. Committed to professional development and mentoring nursing staff to achieve excellence in patient outcomes.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Clinician

UPMC Chautauqua WCA
11.2024 - Current
  • Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and maintaining up-to-date knowledge of medical advancements.
  • Streamlined clinic operations, resulting in increased efficiency and improved patient satisfaction.
  • Led a multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive care for patients with complex medical needs.
  • Demonstrated expertise in crisis intervention techniques, providing immediate support during critical situations.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development, staying current on best practices within the field.
  • Championed ongoing professional development opportunities for members of the nursing team, fostering a shared commitment to excellence in clinical practice.

Professional Flight Nurse

STAT MedEvac
03.2022 - 03.2025
  • Maintained flight medicine knowledge base by attending mandatory meetings, performing chart and equipment reviews, skills labs and clinical rotations and participating in continuing education sessions for care and transport of critically ill and injured patients.
  • Planned, organized and positioned equipment and supplies for use in emergency conditions before, during and after transport.
  • Cultivated positive relationships with referring facilities through professional conduct during patient transfers and consultations.
  • Utilized advanced flight nursing knowledge and skills to provide exceptional patient care in challenging environments while maintaining a high level of professionalism.
  • Provided compassionate support to patient families during difficult times while maintaining a calm demeanor under pressure.
  • Demonstrated strong clinical judgment in assessing, planning, implementing, documenting, and evaluating nursing care for critical patients.

Nurse Educator

UPMC Chautauqua WCA
11.2023 - 11.2024
  • Assessed competency levels among nursing staff, identifying areas of improvement for targeted interventions.
  • Promoted professional growth among nursing staff through continuous education opportunities, conferences, and workshops.
  • Established a supportive learning environment by providing guidance and mentorship to nursing staff.
  • Increased collaboration among nursing staff, promoting shared decision-making and improved patient outcomes through targeted educational initiatives.
  • Active AHA instructor for ACLS, BLS, PALS.

County Coroner

Chautauqua County Department of Health and Human Services
2023 - 2024
  • Perform preliminary investigations on cause and manner of death
  • Continuously updated professional knowledge through attendance at industry conferences and workshops, ensuring adherence to best practices within the field.
  • Reviewed death records for accuracy and completeness, maintaining a high level of integrity within the coroner''s office.
  • Assisted families of decedents by providing timely updates on case status and answering questions about the process, fostering a sense of trust and understanding.
  • Documentation of forensic evidence
  • Initiate death certificate

Senior Professional Staff Nurse

UPMC Chautauqua WCA
05.2015 - 03.2022
  • Elevated overall quality of care within the ER/ICU through participation in ongoing performance improvement initiatives such peer review processes.
  • Served as a reliable resource for colleagues seeking advice on complex cases or best practices within the emergency department setting.
  • Continuously expanded clinical knowledge base through ongoing education opportunities such as workshops, conferences, certifications, or advanced degrees related to emergency nursing practice.
  • Conducted ongoing monitoring of vital signs, lab results, and diagnostic tests to promptly identify changes in patient conditions.

Senior Professional Staff Nurse - ED

Erie County Medical Center
2021 - 2022
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
  • Promoted a culture of safety by adhering to strict infection control protocols and advocating for risk mitigation measures.
  • Triage and stabilization of trauma patients
  • Served as a key point of contact for patients, addressing concerns, providing updates on progress, and advocating for their best interests.
  • Drawing DWI samples for law enforcement
  • Managed complex caseloads of patients with diverse medical conditions, delivering appropriate interventions based on assessments and diagnoses.

Registered Nurse

Chautauqua County Department of Health and Human Services
2018 - 2019
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patient acuity levels and individual needs for incarcerated persons.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • Track, report, and treat communicable diseases

Education

No Degree - Paramedicine

Erie Community College
Buffalo, NY
09-2021

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Chamberlain College of Nursing
Downers Grove, IL
09-2018

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

SUNY Jamestown Community College
Jamestown, NY
05-2015

Master of Science - Health And Human Performance - Cardiopulm. Rehab

Canisius College
Buffalo, NY
05-2011

Bachelor of Science - Health Care Studies

Daemen College
Amherst
05-2009

Skills

  • Clinical leadership
  • Clinical education
  • Technology integration
  • Healthcare management
  • Quality improvement
  • Therapeutic intervention
  • Continuous improvement

Affiliations

  • Chautauqua County Nurses Honor Guard
  • Falconer Volunteer Fire Department


Certification

  • Pre-Hospital Registered Nurse
  • AHA instructor: (BLS, ACLS, PALS)
  • International Trauma Life Support
  • Cancer Exercise Specialist

Interests

  • Committed to improving personal fitness
  • Volunteering
  • Outdoor Recreation
  • Crafting and DIY Projects

Timeline

Senior Clinician

UPMC Chautauqua WCA
11.2024 - Current

Nurse Educator

UPMC Chautauqua WCA
11.2023 - 11.2024

Professional Flight Nurse

STAT MedEvac
03.2022 - 03.2025

Senior Professional Staff Nurse

UPMC Chautauqua WCA
05.2015 - 03.2022

County Coroner

Chautauqua County Department of Health and Human Services
2023 - 2024

Senior Professional Staff Nurse - ED

Erie County Medical Center
2021 - 2022

Registered Nurse

Chautauqua County Department of Health and Human Services
2018 - 2019

No Degree - Paramedicine

Erie Community College

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Chamberlain College of Nursing

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

SUNY Jamestown Community College

Master of Science - Health And Human Performance - Cardiopulm. Rehab

Canisius College

Bachelor of Science - Health Care Studies

Daemen College

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