Dr. Sheila Marie S. Tolentino
Jamaica,United States
Summary
Experienced Nurse Educator with over 20 years of comprehensive nursing and healthcare experience across hospitals, nursing homes, and academic settings in the United States. Holds a Master of Science in Executive Nursing and Healthcare Administration, as well as a Doctorate in Education. Expertise spans Intensive Care Units—including Medical, Surgical, Cardiac, and Burn ICUs—with specialized training in geriatric patient care. Experienced Course Instructor for Intravenous Therapy Certification and Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS). Demonstrated leadership in nursing supervision and healthcare management, with a strong foundation in Information Technology. Recognized for effective leadership, detail orientation, and a strong work ethic. Brings excellent problem-solving, communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills to diverse healthcare environments.
Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nursing Faculty - Adjunct (ADN Program ONLINE)
Excelsior University
10.2024 - Current
- Provides students with online instruction of the highest standards, evaluate student progress, assist in preparation of syllabi, assist in activities furthering the work of the institution, communicate necessary information to students, and provide academic advice to students as needed.
Lead Faculty
St. Paul’s School of Nursing
08.2013 - Current
- Teaches in his/her assigned discipline, works with Faculty to promote continuous improvement of the quality of instructions within the assigned program(s), is the lead faculty for the department, and as such, is responsible for assisting with development and coordination of the academic(s) and retention activities within the department.
Associate Professor Full-time (ONLINE Format)
Ameritech College of Healthcare
06.2021 - 12.2023
- Responsible for and are evaluated on teaching courses as assigned (80%), Boyer Model scholarship (10%), and service (10%), which may include participating in planning, assessing, and strategizing as part of the department, and other duties as assigned.
- Provides students with online instruction of the highest standards, evaluate student progress, assist in preparation of syllabi, assist in activities furthering the work of the institution, communicate necessary information to students, and provide academic advice to students as needed.
Nursing Faculty (RN to BSN Program – ONLINE Format)
ASA College
09.2019 - 12.2021
- Provides students with online instruction of the highest standards, evaluate student progress, assist in preparation of syllabi, assist in activities furthering the work of the institution, communicate necessary information to students, and provide academic advice to students as needed.
Associate Director of Nursing (Critical Care)
Queens Hospital Center
02.2012 - 05.2013
- Provides nursing professional development and education services by assisting nurses in preparing for contemporary practice and supporting them in acquiring the knowledge and skills so that they can competently collect patient health data, analyze the data to determine diagnoses, identify expected outcomes individualized to the patient, develop a plan of care that prescribes interventions to attain the expected outcomes, implement the interventions identified in the plan of care, and evaluate the patient’s progress toward attainment of the outcomes in the medical/surgical care settings.
Clinical Nurse Specialist / Nurse Educator
Queens Hospital Center
07.2010 - 02.2012
- Acts as a clinical expert, consultant, educator and researcher in the practice setting to provide diversity and flexibility in a multifaceted environment.
- Responsible for comprehensive patient care, serving as a role model to other staff, mentoring and supervising less-experienced staff, identifying and researching problems, applying research findings to improve the nursing care of patients, consulting complicated nursing problems, evaluating overall patient care, developing tools to improve the quality of patient care and initiating change as needed.
Assistant Director of Nursing
Promenade Rehabilitation and Health Care Center
12.2009 - 07.2010
- Under the direction of the Director of Nursing, is responsible for overseeing the clinical areas of the Department of Nursing on a daily basis. Assumes the authority, responsibility and accountability of directing the Department of Nursing in the absence of the Director of Nursing. Responsible for the overall In-service education of the nursing staff and mandatory In-servicing of all staff in the facility as per DOH guidelines.
Staff Nurse – Intensive Care Unit
Wyckoff Heights Medical Center
10.2005 - 11.2009
- Responsible for managing the care of the adult or elderly patient experiencing life - threatening problems requiring complex assessment, high intensity therapies and interventions, and continuous nursing vigilance.
Education
Doctor of Education - Organizational Leadership, Higher Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, Arizona10.2024
Master of Science - Executive Nursing and Healthcare Administration
Long Island University
Brooklyn, New York05.2008
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
De La Salle University – Philippines
03.1994
Skills
- Course Development / Structure
- Curriculum and Content Development / Evaluation and Revision
- Knowledgeable in Program Accreditation/Reaccreditation (ACEN / ABHES / NY State)
Certification
- New York State Registered Professional Nurse January 2005
- Florida Registered Professional Nurse September 2020
- Utah Registered Professional Nurse June 2021
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (Instructor) January 2022-2024
Areas of Expertise (Classroom and Clinicals)
- Health Assessment in Nursing
- Fundamentals of Nursing
- Pharmacology and Dosage Calculation in Nursing
- Pathophysiology in Nursing
- Medical / Surgical Nursing (1, 2 and 3)
- Professional Trends and Issues in Nursing
- Nursing Theory
- Nursing Management
- Community Nursing
- Virtual Clinicals / Simulation Instructor
- NCLEX Preparation (Resources: KAPLA, HURST, ATI – Capstone)
Timeline
Nursing Faculty - Adjunct (ADN Program ONLINE)
Excelsior University
10.2024 - Current
Associate Professor Full-time (ONLINE Format)
Ameritech College of Healthcare
06.2021 - 12.2023
Nursing Faculty (RN to BSN Program – ONLINE Format)
ASA College
09.2019 - 12.2021
Lead Faculty
St. Paul’s School of Nursing
08.2013 - Current
Associate Director of Nursing (Critical Care)
Queens Hospital Center
02.2012 - 05.2013
Clinical Nurse Specialist / Nurse Educator
Queens Hospital Center
07.2010 - 02.2012
Assistant Director of Nursing
Promenade Rehabilitation and Health Care Center
12.2009 - 07.2010
Staff Nurse – Intensive Care Unit
Wyckoff Heights Medical Center
10.2005 - 11.2009
Master of Science - Executive Nursing and Healthcare Administration
Long Island University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
De La Salle University – Philippines
Doctor of Education - Organizational Leadership, Higher Education
Grand Canyon University
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