My background as a nurse, teacher and researcher has influenced the formation of my current teaching and research interests. My areas of focus encompass the maternal cycle, transition to parenthood, and health promotion across the lifespan. I also devote special attention to quality of life, particularly in end-of-life care. In addition, I focus particularly on quality and safety of nursing care and patient safety, reflecting my commitment to the discipline and my desire to contribute to the academic and professional environment in a meaningful way. My career in the health sciences includes more than 50 publications, 21 of them indexed in the Web of Science, experience as Principal Investigator in national and international projects and reviewer in scientific journals. With more than 80 presentations in scientific events, many of them by invitation. I have directed master's degree projects and I collaborate in the Doctoral Program in Health Sciences at the University of Huelva. I have coordinated the nursing course and several Masters, including the Coordination in Portugal of the Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s Degree in Emergency and Critical Care Nursing. I was also President of the Scientific Council of the Faculty and Vice-Dean. I am currently coordinating a nucleus of the UICISA:E Research Unit, at the University of the Algarve. During my tenure of over 5 years as Vice-Dean at the University of the Algarve Health School, I was responsible for establishing and strengthening links with healthcare institutions and other strategic partners, enabling me to work in collaboration with hospitals and other healthcare organizations. I was also in charge of the strategic planning of the training offer, focusing on updating academic programs and ensuring the preparation of students for the challenges of the sector, fostering interdisciplinary learning and the integration of various health areas. As the coordinator of a Research Unit nucleus, funded by the Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT), I facilitate collaboration between researchers in an environment conducive to scientific innovation. I promote the work of the center through scientific events and the dissemination and transfer of research results. My 33-year career in nursing, teaching and research has been enormously enriching, not only professionally, but in my personal growth. I have had the privilege of interacting with unique patients, colleagues and students who have profoundly influenced my development. What I have learned from these exceptional people exceeds what I have been able to teach and has significantly shaped my current identity and perspective. In essence, I identify myself as a person with creative skills and socially competent. My dedication to Nursing stems from my deep interest in a profession that is first and foremost a vehicle for caring for others. I prioritize establishing collaborative and motivating work environments, focusing on shared goals. Able to lead and work in teams, I seek innovative solutions and meet collective objectives, reflecting my commitment to professional excellence.