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Sarasota To Key West, Florida

Conduct complaint investigations of psychiatric hospitals and numerous other health care facilities to determine compliance with federal and state regulations. Prepare reports for disciplinary actions. Perform numerous health care facility surveys for state licensure and federal certification of the Medicare and Medicaid Programs. Conduct follow-up visits.

Punta Gorda, Florida Area

Handled many Legal Aid Cases. Specialized in Criminal Defense, Elder Law, Probate,Guardianship, Government Administration and Regulation, Health, and Health Administration.

Charlotte County, Florida

Exclusive responsibility for Juvenile Delinquency Court for 3 years. Represented all Baker Act cases in two psychiatric facilities in Charlotte County for 3 years. Assistant Public Defender for Truancy and Adult Mental Health Court for 3 years. Prior to being promoted to Juvenile Delinquency Court, represented adult clients for misdemeanor and felony.

Palm Beach County, Florida

Investigated alleged adult and elderly exploitation, neglect and abuse. Analyzed and determined risk level and intervention required. Initiated appropriate intervention such as in-home services, temporary or permanent placement or emergency temporary guardianship. Prepared case analysis, written reports and guardianship petitions.

Broward, Palm Beach, Martin And Saint Lucie Counties, Florida

Developed and administered the Contracting Department including negotiating Health Maintenance Organization Contracts with hospitals and physicians in Broward, Palm Beach, Martin and St. Lucie counties. Designed and implemented AvMed’s first Hospital Admitting Panel Program that became a corporate prototype. Negotiated contracts with 138 targeted.

Juris Doctor (J.D.), Law

Activities and Societies: Risk Manager, mediated appeals and grievances for Advantage Health Plans, PacifiCare Health Maintenance.

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business And Health Care

Adjunct Professor 1983 – 1985 St. Thomas University, Miami, Florida Professor of the Master in Health Management Program.

Bachelor'S Degree, Business Administration And Management, General

Associate'S Degree, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse