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Catricia Smith

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Thank you for taking time to view my profile. As mother of a child with disabilities, I’m motivated to expand my current healthcare experience and contributions, by furthering my education and licensure. My long-term goal is to better support my community, in the area of mental health in young adults. I sincerely appreciate all well wishes and consideration.

Education

Nightingale College

Bachelor's degree program
2023 - 2024
  • Majors:
    • Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

University of La Verne

Technical bootcamp
2022 - 2022
  • Majors:
    • Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
  • Minors:
    • Business/Commerce, General

San Bernardino Valley College

Associate's degree program
2010 - 2013
  • Majors:
    • Behavioral Sciences

Miscellaneous

  • Desired degree level:

    Master's degree program

  • Graduate schools of interest:

  • Transfer schools of interest:

  • Majors of interest:

    • Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
    • Behavioral Sciences
    • Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions
    • Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
    • Business/Corporate Communications
    • Business/Managerial Economics
  • Not planning to go to medical school
  • Career

    • Dream career field:

      Mental Health Care

    • Dream career goals:

      Health Care Administration

    • Registry Nurse

      StarMed Health Personnel
      1996 – 20004 years
    • Case Manager

      KPC Global Care
      1999 – 20012 years
    • Case Manager

      North American Medical Management
      2001 – 20065 years
    • Manager UM, QM, Credentialing

      United Family Care
      2006 – 20071 year
    • Case Manager

      Regal Medical Group
      2007 – 20125 years
    • Case Manager

      Care 1st Health Plan
      2012 – 20131 year
    • Process Improvement Manager (2015-2022); QA Nurse / Trainer (2014-2015); Utilization Review Nurse (2013-2014)

      Inland Empire Health Plan
      2013 – 20229 years

    Research

    • Psychology, Other

      Professor Julie E. Stokes, PhD — Research Assistant
      1994 – 1999

    Public services

    • Volunteering

      Ecclesia Christian Fellowship — Administrative Support
      2011 – 2017

    Future Interests

    Advocacy

    Volunteering

    Philanthropy

    Entrepreneurship