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Catricia Smith

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General information

Age
56

Hobbies & Interests

  • Church
  • Cooking
  • Football
  • Hair Styling
  • Motorcycles
  • Nursing

Reading

  • Leadership

I read books multiple times a week.

Bio

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

Capella University

Master's degree program

2026 – 2026

Majors:
  • Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
Minors:
  • Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other

Nightingale College

Bachelor's degree program

2023 – 2025

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:
Doctoral degree program (PhD, MD, JD, etc.)
Graduate schools of interest:
California State University-Fullerton, Capella University
Majors of interest:
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other, Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other, Health and Medical Administrative Services, Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Medical school interest:
No
English as first language:
Yes
Homeschooled:
No

Career

  • Process Improvement Manager

    Hospital & Health Care · Loma Linda University Health

    Jan 2022 – Present

  • Registry Nurse

    Hospital & Health Care · StarMed Health Personnel

    Jan 1996 – Jan 2000

  • Case Manager

    Hospital & Health Care · KPC Global Care

    Jan 1999 – Jan 2001

  • Case Manager

    Hospital & Health Care · North American Medical Management

    Jan 2001 – Jan 2006

  • Manager UM, QM, Credentialing

    Hospital & Health Care · United Family Care

    Jan 2006 – Jan 2007

  • Case Manager

    Hospital & Health Care · Regal Medical Group

    Jan 2007 – Jan 2012

  • Case Manager

    Hospital & Health Care · Care 1st Health Plan

    Jan 2012 – Jan 2013

  • Process Improvement Manager (2015-2022); QA Nurse / Trainer (2014-2015); Utilization Review Nurse (2013-2014)

    Hospital & Health Care · Inland Empire Health Plan

    Jan 2013 – Jan 2022

Miscellaneous

Dream career field:
Mental Health Care
Dream career goals:
Health Care Administration
Has nursing license:
No

Future Interests

  • Advocacy
  • Volunteering
  • Philanthropy
  • Entrepreneurship
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