Cynthia Morton-O'Keefe
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Critical Care Transport RN
Baystate Health - Baystate Medical Center
10.2022 - Current
- In October of 2022, I transferred from my position in the Baystate Noble Emergency Department to my current role as a Critical Care Transport Nurse.
- As a Critical Care Transport Nurse, I work alongside the EMT and Paramedic on shift to transport high-acuity patients between hospitals.
- We primarily focus on transferring unstable patients with numerous interventions needed during transport such as ventilator management and medication administration.
Captain/EMS Coordinator
Southampton Fire Department
05.2016 - Current
- I began working for the Southampton Fire Department as an EMT-Basic in 2016 and in 2019, began working as a Paramedic. Starting in November of 2021, I oversaw the Continuous Quality Improvement process for the department and subsequently, I was promoted to Lieutenant. In November of 2022, I received an additional promotion to Captain/EMS Coordinator.
- In conjunction with a second Captain/EMS Coordinator, we oversee and manage nearly all aspects of EMS operations at the department including training, CQI, and supply management. As an EMS Coordinator, I work frequently with our Fire Chief, EMS Coordinators from other agencies, our Medical Control from Cooley Dickinson Hospital, and representatives from the Office of Emergency Medical Services as needed.
Supervisor FTO Paramedic CCT
American Medical Response, AMR
01.2016 - Current
- In January 2016, I started employment with American Medical Response as an EMT-Basic. In March of 2019, I completed training as a Paramedic and began working as such. In June 2021, I began working for the newly established Critical Care Transport Team as a Paramedic and in December 2021, AMR promoted me to a field supervisor position. Currently, I work in two positions primarily, as a Paramedic for Critical Care Transport and as a Field Supervisor.
- As a CCT Paramedic, I work in conjunction with a nurse and an EMT completing interfacility transports for high-acuity patients including intubated patients, patients requiring several medication administrations, and occasionally patients with advanced requirements such as invasive hemodynamic monitoring.
- As a Supervisor, I oversee all operational functions of the company during a shift including prioritizing ambulance requests and managing personnel, assisting facilities with needs and concerns, and responding as a Paramedic to provide Advanced Life Support level care when needed.
Staff RN
Baystate Noble Hospital, Baystate Health
03.2017 - 10.2022
- From March of 2017 until transferring to my current position as a Critical Care Transport RN, I worked as a Staff RN in the Emergency Department at Baystate Noble Hospital.
- In the over five years in the Emergency Department, I filled assignments such as Charge RN, Triage RN, Critical Care RN, and all other patient assignments. Additionally, I participated in orienting new nurses to the unit as well as Paramedic students who spent time shadowing in the department.
Education
Master of Public Administration - Emergency Management
Anna Maria College
Paxton, MA12.2024
Paramedic Certificate -
Greenfield Community College
Greenfield, MA03.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Simmons University
Boston, MA05.2016
Skills
- Strong clinical judgment
- High level of autonomy
- Critical thinking
- Professional and courteous
- Managing operations and efficiency
- Time management
- Team building
- Verbal and written communication
- Staff training
- Problem Resolution
Certification
- Licensed RN - Massachusetts and Connecticut
- Paramedic - Massachusetts and National Registry
- FP-C - Certified Flight Paramedic
- CFRN - Certified Flight Registered Nurse
- CEN - Certified Emergency Nurse
- TNCC
- ACLS, PALS, NRP, CPR
- PHTLS
Timeline
Critical Care Transport RN
Baystate Health - Baystate Medical Center
10.2022 - Current
Staff RN
Baystate Noble Hospital, Baystate Health
03.2017 - 10.2022
Captain/EMS Coordinator
Southampton Fire Department
05.2016 - Current
Supervisor FTO Paramedic CCT
American Medical Response, AMR
01.2016 - Current
Master of Public Administration - Emergency Management
Anna Maria College
Paramedic Certificate -
Greenfield Community College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Simmons University
- Licensed RN - Massachusetts and Connecticut
- Paramedic - Massachusetts and National Registry
- FP-C - Certified Flight Paramedic
- CFRN - Certified Flight Registered Nurse
- CEN - Certified Emergency Nurse
- TNCC
- ACLS, PALS, NRP, CPR
- PHTLS
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