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BRANDON HERSHKOWITZ

Coral Springs,FL

Summary

Well-qualified ICU nurse with full Florida credentials and extensive experience in cardiac and trauma settings. Passionate about delivering compassionate patient care with respect to individual patient needs. Open and clear communicator with analytical problem-solving abilities and advanced clinical expertise.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Trauma Step-down Registered Nurse

Broward Health North
Deerfield Beach, United States
07.2021 - Current
  • Collaborated with patient, family and healthcare team in open discussion to identify mutual goals based on nursing assessment and nursing diagnosis.
  • Observed patient condition and notified physician of patient reaction to drugs, treatments and significant incidents.
  • Detected, monitored and attempted to prevent complications associated with health situations or treatment plans.
  • Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
  • Cared for patients in 17-bed unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients

Denials Coordinator

Broward Health North
Deerfield Beach, FL
07.2018 - 06.2020
    • Collaborated with Regional Manager in hiring and training of new advocates, interns and volunteers, sitting interviews and providing feedback on applicant work aptitude and team compatibility.
    • Mentored advocates, case managers, interns and volunteers to create positive, productive atmosphere.
    • Acted as clinical review subject matter expert, answering internal and external questions and inquiries.
    • Coordinated with contracting department to resolve payer issues.
    • Communicated effectively with staff, including members of operations, finance and clinical departments.
    • Tracked all pending authorizations to resolve discrepancies and avoid revenue loss.
    • Maintained denial overturn rate of 85% by utilizing plan appeal options.
    • Minimized FPD rate by identifying current process discrepancies and collaborating with department heads to correct.

ICU Nurse

Broward Health North
Deerfield Beach, FL
01.2014 - 07.2018
  • Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
  • Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
  • Explained health care issues and ramifications to patients and families to promote informed medical care choices.
  • Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult and geriatric ICU patients.
  • Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
  • Explained health care issues and ramifications to patients and families to promote informed medical care choices

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Broward College
Fort Lauderdale, FL
12.2013

Skills

  • CVVHD management
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Trauma recovery
  • Peripheral IV insertion
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Balloon pump management

Certification

Registered Nurse in Florida, License number RN9371693

Timeline

Trauma Step-down Registered Nurse

Broward Health North
07.2021 - Current

Denials Coordinator

Broward Health North
07.2018 - 06.2020

ICU Nurse

Broward Health North
01.2014 - 07.2018

Associate of Science - Nursing

Broward College

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