Sheikha Al Shemeili is a distinguished Emirati nurse leader and the Unit Manager of the Adult Critical Care Unit at Sheikh Khalifa Medical City (SKMC). With over a decade of experience in critical care, Sheikha has held progressive leadership roles within SEHA, including Acting Unit Manager and Charge Nurse at Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC).

A passionate advocate for excellence in nursing, Sheikha holds a Master’s degree in Adult Critical Care, a Diploma in Leadership for Change, and is a graduate of elite leadership programs such as Pure Health’s Emirati Development Center and the Nursing Legacy: Building Future Leaders. She currently serves as the Program Director for the SEHA Adult Critical Care Residency Program, where she mentors the next generation of critical care nurses.

Her accomplishments include leading major clinical initiatives such as the ABCDEF Bundle in ICU care, developing post-liver transplant workflows, and conducting JCIA readiness assessments. In 2025, she published research on “The Relationship Between Emotional Intelligence and Safety Performance of Critical Care Nurses,” contributing to the global body of nursing knowledge.

Sheikha was honored as “ملهمة اليوم (Inspiration of the Day)” by the General Women’s Union, recognizing her as a role model for Emirati women. She also chairs the Emiratization Committee at SKMC and continues to drive innovation, excellence, and national capacity-building in healthcare.