Profile

Ms. Deborah Watkins

Founder,
Medical-Legal Solutions LLC

Contact Details

Medical-Legal Solutions LLC
Sarasota, FL 34239

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Bio

Visionary leader and growth-driven professional, with extensive career in diverse aspects of healthcare industries. Armed with strong competency in driving business development and organizational growth through collaboration with executive leaders; development and implementation of strategic plans; and expert oversight of clinical operations. Adept at identifying business opportunities and resolving complexities utilizing strong analytical and critical thinking skills. Equipped with outstanding ability to build top-performing professionals through training, motivation, and mentorship.

SKILLS & ENDORSEMENTS

Change Management
Legal Governance, Risk Management and Compliance
Employee Benefits
New Business Development
Mergers and Acquisitions
Social Security Disability
General Administration and Development
Health Care Management

Certifications

  • Certified Case Manager
  • Certified Life Care Planner
  • Medicare Set-aside Certified Counselor

Education

Brown University School of Professional Studies
Executive Masters In Healthcare Leadership
2013 To 2015

University of Phoenix
MSN
2000 To 2003

Southern Adventist University
BSN
1984 To 1988

Masters
Nursing

Job History

Care Bridge International, Inc.
CEO
Lakewood Ranch
May 2015 - present

Gould & Lamb, LLC
Chief Executive Officer
July 2010 - April 2014

Gould & Lamb, LLC
Vice President of Clinical Operations
March 2008 - July 2010

Gould & Lamb, LLC
Regional Sales Manager
July 2006 - July 2007

CNA Group Benefits/ Hartford Life
Vendor Manager
January 2005 - January 2006

NuQuest Resources
National Sales & Product Development
January 2004 - January 2005

The Hartford
High Exposure Case Manager
January 2002 - January 2004

CNA Group Benefits
Complex Case Manager, National Accounts
January 2000 - January 2002

Humana
Complex Case Manager
January 1999 - January 2000

Florida Hospital Healthcare System
Comprehensive Care Management
January 1995 - January 1999