Maritess M. Quinto is a Catholic Woman, a wife, a mother of five, an entrepreneur, and a Doctor of Nursing Practice with over 20 years of healthcare experience.
Dr. Quinto is a Commissioned Faith Community Nurse (FCN) by Westberg Institute for Faith Community Nursing, a board-certified Medical-Surgical Nurse (CMSRN), a board-certified Nursing Professional Development Specialist (NPD-BC), an inaugural Fellow in Nursing Economics (FINE), a Fellow of the Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses (FAMSN), and a certified TEAMStepps Master Trainer.
Dr. Quinto is deeply passionate about healthcare policy change and nursing advocacy. She focuses on enhancing patient care and improving quality care outcomes by advocating for service excellence and helping healthcare colleagues achieve their personal and professional development goals by cultivating their professional identities.
Dr. Quinto began her nursing career as a Medical-Surgical Nurse and has since held various positions, including roles as a charge nurse, a clinical educator, a nursing faculty member, a clinical instructor, and a nursing director. She obtained her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Baguio Central University in the Philippines, a Master of Science in Family Nurse Practitioner, and a Doctor of Nursing Practice with a focus on Healthcare System Leadership from Chamberlain University in Illinois, USA.
Dr. Quinto is an active volunteer in the healthcare community and has served on the boards of several national and international healthcare and academic organizations for many years.
Dr. Quinto upholds the belief that to practice in healthcare—particularly the practice of nursing—is a profound vocation that demands disciplined self-leadership and unwavering excellence to serve, elevate, and advocate for others.
“When YOU really want to have a VOICE, YOU have to put yourself out there. YOU have to SHOW UP. If there’s no seat, CREATE THE SEAT. If there are more people you want to bring along with you, CREATE THE TABLE.” – Maritess M. Quinto, Med-Surg Moments Podcast, Episode #120, February 27, 2024 (Med-Surg Moments Podcast is the official podcast of the Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses – https://open.spotify.com/episode/0czfG2kHGII1RjHqbC9SRe?si=orlKbU0SQS-sB7H4gdkXbQ)
