Amy Mazzarisi
Columbia Falls,MT
Summary
Healthcare professional prepared for high-stakes environments with focus on patient care and emergency response. Known for effective collaboration and adaptability in dynamic situations. Expertise in critical care protocols and life-saving interventions, valued for attention to detail and quick decision-making under pressure, and compassionate patient/family interactions.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Flight Nurse (RN)
Kalispell/Logan Health Medical Center
01.2019 - Current
- Provide expanded scope of practice during air transport for critically ill patients in a pre-hospital setting, and interfacility transfers under an expanded scope of practice.
- The population of patients served includes neonates, infants, high-risk obstetrics, children, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless patient transitions from ground to air medical services.
- Mentor junior flight nurses, sharing expertise in critical care protocols and emergency response techniques.
- Conduct regular risk assessments to identify potential hazards in flight environments, ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
- Perform wide range of specialized functions and complex assessments, diagnoses, therapies and emergency treatment of patients transported by rotor-wing and fixed-wing aircraft.
RN/ICU/ER Registered Nurse
Kalispell Regional Hospital
2015 - Current
- Critical Care Pool, ICU, and ER nurse from 2016 to 2020, and now fill in PRN.
- Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized patient care plans.
- Administer critical care interventions for diverse patient populations in high-acuity environments.
- Led quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes and optimize care delivery processes: member of UBC, Transportation Committee, Care Plan Committee, Policy Committee, and Professional Practice Committee.
Instructor
Aerie School for Backcountry Medicine
01.2002 - Current
- Lead/co-lead Wilderness First Aid, Wilderness First Responder, and Wilderness EMT courses.
- Developed and delivered comprehensive training programs in backcountry medicine.
- Mentored new instructors, enhancing teaching methodologies and program effectiveness.
Clinical Resource Instructor
FVCC
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Onsite instructor at LPN and RN clinicals.
- Facilitated classroom discussions, promoting critical thinking and collaboration among students.
RN/Emergency Room
St. Patrick Hospital
03.2015 - 09.2016
- Per Diem Emergency room nurse at Level II Trauma Center
- EMR Epic
- Preceptor of Nursing Students
RN/Emergency Room
Medical Center of the Rockies
06.2014 - 02.2015
- Full time Evening Shift
- Provide Full Trauma and Limited Trauma Chart Audits
- Trainer for Neonatal Resuscitation
- Nominated 2 times for a Daisy Award
- Preceptor beginning 2/15
RN/Emergency Room
Bozeman Deaconess Hospital
08.2012 - 07.2014
- Full Time Emergency room Nurse
- Taught competencies
- ACLS Instructor Certification
- EMR Allscripts
- Delivered high-quality patient care in fast-paced emergency room setting.
Emergency Medical Training Coordinator
Yellowstone National Park
04.2010 - 06.2012
- Leadership role for all EMS orientation of BLS and ALS Providers (150 peak season).
Paramedic
Yellowstone National Park
06.2008 - 06.2012
- Respond to Emergency 911 calls & clinic transfers of patients over long distances.
- Stationed at Old Faithful summer 2008, Mammoth Winter of 2009, Lake Summer of 09, and Canyon 09/10, Lamar 11/10.
RN/Emergency Room
North Valley Hospital
05.2015 - 05.2011
- Per Diem Emergency room nurse in Critical Access Hospital
Interim Emergency Medical Services Coordinator/Director
Yellowstone National Park
11.2008 - 04.2010
- Direct liaison to SEVEN hospitals in tristate area coordinating quality improvement for system integration and patient outcomes.
- Respond to 911 calls and clinic transfers over long distances.
- Developed a comprehensive EMS training, and QI/Q program for a park that sees over 3 million visitors.
- Member of the NPS Paramedic Task Force.
Paramedic
Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital
02.2007 - 12.2008
- Function proficiently in a rural pre-hospital, and In an ER hospital environment.
- Appointed to oversee education of staff.
- Perform interfacility ALS transports on frequent basis.
ER Tech
St. Pats Hospital
10.2007 - 11.2008
- Effective function within a hospital environment prioritizing and assisting ER staff with delivery of care to patients.
Paramedic
Missoula Emergency Services
04.2008 - 06.2008
- Function as a 911 paramedic proficiently in an urban pre-hospital environment
Patroller
Lost Trail Ski Patrol
12.2003 - 01.2008
- Provide EMS care in wilderness environment.
Interim Field Director/Therapist
Inner Roads Wilderness Therapy Program
06.2005 - 09.2005
- Responsible for coordinating re-supply logistics, medical and psychotherapeutic issues for a group of five to eight traveling in the backcountry for thirty days/200 miles.
Education
AAN/AAS Nursing Program - Nursing
Excelsior College
03.2012
Critical Care Paramedic Certification -
Georgia Medical Center
Augusta, GA01.2008
Paramedic Program -
Missoula Emergency Services
Missoula, MT01.2006
Clinical Social Work Masters/MSW - Clinical Individual And Family Therapy.
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI01.1995
BA/Liberal Arts - A&P, Organic/Inorganic Chemistry, Microbiology, women’s clinic
State University of New York
Purchase, NY01.1993
Skills
- Prehospital, Critical Care and Emergency Medicine
- Wilderness Medicine
- Advanced Hemodynamic monitoring
- Patient education
- Interpersonal communication
- Airway and ventilator management
- Education in hospital and outreach
- Team collaboration
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Emergency medicine
- Ventilator management
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS)
- Training staff
Certification
- CFRN - Certified Flight Registered Nurse
Timeline
Flight Nurse (RN)
Kalispell/Logan Health Medical Center
01.2019 - Current
Clinical Resource Instructor
FVCC
01.2017 - 01.2019
RN/Emergency Room
North Valley Hospital
05.2015 - 05.2011
RN/Emergency Room
St. Patrick Hospital
03.2015 - 09.2016
RN/Emergency Room
Medical Center of the Rockies
06.2014 - 02.2015
RN/Emergency Room
Bozeman Deaconess Hospital
08.2012 - 07.2014
Emergency Medical Training Coordinator
Yellowstone National Park
04.2010 - 06.2012
Interim Emergency Medical Services Coordinator/Director
Yellowstone National Park
11.2008 - 04.2010
Paramedic
Yellowstone National Park
06.2008 - 06.2012
Paramedic
Missoula Emergency Services
04.2008 - 06.2008
ER Tech
St. Pats Hospital
10.2007 - 11.2008
Paramedic
Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital
02.2007 - 12.2008
Interim Field Director/Therapist
Inner Roads Wilderness Therapy Program
06.2005 - 09.2005
Patroller
Lost Trail Ski Patrol
12.2003 - 01.2008
Instructor
Aerie School for Backcountry Medicine
01.2002 - Current
BA/Liberal Arts - A&P, Organic/Inorganic Chemistry, Microbiology, women’s clinic
State University of New York
RN/ICU/ER Registered Nurse
Kalispell Regional Hospital
2015 - Current
AAN/AAS Nursing Program - Nursing
Excelsior College
Critical Care Paramedic Certification -
Georgia Medical Center
Paramedic Program -
Missoula Emergency Services
Clinical Social Work Masters/MSW - Clinical Individual And Family Therapy.
University of Michigan
CLINICAL SOCIAL WORK EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS
- Psychotherapist, Private Practice, 10/04 - 09/2007.
- Manage all aspects of developing and maintaining a clinical practice.
- On call for own practice responsible for management of emergencies.
- Provide clinical supervision to non-licensed professionals.
- Psychotherapist/Clinical Supervisor, Western Montana Mental Health. 06/98 – 10/04.
- Provided on-call emergency services to residents of Lake County.
- Provided outpatient therapy to Lake County residents.
- Began and conducted a Day Treatment program through the Polson Middle School.
- Strengthened and maintained community relationships with referring parties.
- Provided clinical assessment services to Missoula residents.
- Student Assistance Program. 1998 -1999.
- Developed and put into practice programs to support adolescents in alternative school environment.
- Psychotherapist/Certified Addiction Counselor, Livonia Counseling Center, 1996 -1999.
- Effectively develop and treat co-morbidity in outpatient population.
- Psychotherapist, Vista Maria, 1996.
- In-home family therapy provided, to adjudicated adolescent female youth in downtown Detroit.
- Psychotherapist, Arapahoe Mental Health, 1996.
- Effectively provided emergency psychiatric assessments with appropriate referral.
- University of Michigan Hospital, Ann Arbor, Michigan, 1995.
- Served as an intermittent paid employee while also completing an internship on the Adult Inpatient Unit specializing in Personality Disorders, Mood/Anxiety Disorders and Eating Disorders.
- Four Winds Hospital, Katonah, New York 1992-1994.
- Began as a volunteer, subsequently hired as a Mental Health Worker for various inpatient units including adults and adolescents with full spectrum of DSM Diagnoses.