Candy Canga-Picar Dnp

Candy Canga-Picar has extensive work experience in the healthcare industry. Candy is currently serving as the Vice President of Nursing & Market CNO at Centura Health since September 2022. Prior to this, they worked at St. Charles Health System, where they held the position of Chief Nursing Officer from January 2017 to September 2022, and again from October 2014 to January 2017. Before joining St. Charles Health System, Candy worked at Sutter Health as the Chief Nurse Executive from December 2010 to October 2014, and as a Department Manager from August 1995 to December 2010.

Candy Canga-Picar has an extensive education history that includes a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree, a Master of Business Administration degree, and a Bachelor's degree in Registered Nursing. Candy obtained their Doctor of Nursing Practice degree from Capella University between 2016 and 2019, with a focus on Health/Health Care Administration/Management. Prior to that, they completed their Master of Business Administration degree at the University of Phoenix from 2002 to 2004. Candy'sBachelor's degree in Registered Nursing was obtained from Velez College Cebu Philippines from 1987 to 1991.

In addition to their various degrees, Candy Canga-Picar has obtained additional certifications to enhance their expertise. Candy is a certified Nurse Executive through the American Nurses Association, which they obtained in February 2021. Candy is also a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives, having obtained this certification in May 2018.