Michelle Kuchis, FNP-BC
Schenectady, NY 12303
E-Mail: *******@*******.***
Credentials Certifications
Registered Nurse ( Lic # 389123-1) Basic Life Support
Family Nurse Practitioner (Lic # F336433-1) Advanced Cardiac Life Support
ANCC Board Certified Pediatric Advanced Life Support
EDUCATION:
MSN, FNP Sage Graduate School 2007 to 2010
BSN State University of NY Institute of Technology 2002 to 2005
ASN Junior college of Albany 1984 to 1986
QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE:
Self motivated and organized certified Family Nurse Practitioner
Dedicated to providing quality nursing care and who works efficiently with other members of the healthcare team
Able to multitask and prioritize when caring for complex patients
PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE:
Albany Gastroenterology Associates March 2016- Jan 2017
History and Physicals
Examination of patients
Collaboration with the Attending Physicians
Ordering Endoscopies and Colonoscopies
Ordering lab tests and imaging as needed for patients
Monitoring anemic patients
Follow up phone call and procedure results with patients
Albany Medical Center- South Clinical Campus April 10, 2013 – Present
Per-Diem Position
History and Physicals
Ordering antibiotics for pre-surgical patients
Ordering lab work as needed
Collaborate with anesthesia
Collaborate with nurses in pre & post operative areas
Maria College Adjunct Nursing Instructor September 2014-Present
Per-Diem Position
Assist students in lab area
Coordinate clinical experience in the clinical setting
Monitor student progress in the clinical area
Grade homework assignments as necessary
St Mary’s Hospital – Amsterdam Emergency Department
February 2012 to 01/2013
History and Physicals
Diagnosis and treatment of all patients
Prescribe medication
Minor suturing, I&D of abscesses
Collaboration of care on all patients with Physicians
Ordering medical imaging as needed
Albany Medical Center Hospital 08/1984 to 12/2012
Family Nurse Practitioner – Nephrology 12/2010 to 12/2012
Provides care to renal outpatients
Performs history and physicals
Collaborates with Nephrology Attendings
Monitor the lab results of renal patients
Family Nurse Practitioner – Cardiology 7/2010 to 12/ 2010
Provide care to inpatients post-cardiac intervention
Monitor lab values
Consult with other team member’s care for these patients
Collaborates with other consulting specialties
Registered Nurse Experience:
Emergency Department Clinical Coordinator 12/2004 to 12/2008
AMC Hospital Nursing Supervisor 09/2001 to 12/2004
Adjunct Instructor At Maria College 05/2004 to 08/2004
Assistant Nurse Manager Orthopedics 10/2003 to 12/2004
AMC Emergency Department Staff Nurse 09/1989 to 09/2001
St. Peters Home Care- Staff/Supervisor 09/2002 to 01/2004
AMC Med-Surgical Units 08/1984 to 09/1989
Professional Associations
Member of New York State Nurse Practitioner Association
Treasurer of NYS Nurse Practitioner Association 5/2015- Present