O’Keefe, PhD, RN. President of Morristown Medical Center and Senior Vice President and Chief Nurse Executive at Atlantic Health System (Morristown, N.J.). Dr. O’Keefe has been a servant leader and medical professional for over 40 years. As president of the 800-plus-bed Morristown Medical Center, an academic hospital, she leads over 6,000 team members and physicians. Her guidance has contributed to the hospital’s strong period of financial growth in 2022. Her role is crucial to the hospital’s fundraising efforts, and the Foundation for MMC’s Growing Forward Campaign raised over $10 million to date. Dr. O’Keefe was also instrumental in the medical center’s designation as a Magnet hospital for nursing excellence five consecutive times.
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Becker's Recognition
Trish O’Keefe, PhD, RNhas been named a Becker's honoree on the lists below.
2023 Winner

Executives
153 Hospital and Health System Chief Nursing Officers to Know
After years of navigating their hospitals and health systems through the COVID-19 pandemic, chief nursing officers are now addressing staffing shortages, managing nursing budgets and creating professional pathways for the next generation of nurses.
CNOs are responsible for overseeing nursing departments, launching novel initiatives and maintaining outstanding patient care outcomes. These leaders bring a unique blend of clinical and leadership experience to their roles.
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