Sally Markell
Potomac,MD
Summary
Dynamic advanced practice provider (APP) with proven expertise in pharmacology, education, and medical affairs. Foster healthcare professional (HCP) interactions and effectively communicate medical information by adapting scientific presentations to fit interdisciplinary audiences. Patient-centered internal medicine practice operations leader combining clinical expertise with business acumen to drive revenue and organizational goals while delivering exceptional patient care and education. Apply evidence-based medicine to develop medical strategy and manage diseases across diverse therapeutic areas, including dermatology, rheumatology, cardiology, pulmonology, and endocrinology.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Midi Health
Integrative Women's Care
01.2024 - Current
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Work effectively in fast-paced environment- 100% remotely
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively to guide patients through peri and post menopausal states
- Proficient and skilled in weight loss management and GLP-1 medication
- Assist patients close the gender health gap by guiding women through perimenopause, menopause, and other midlife transitions with compassionate, evidence-based care
- Educated patients on reproductive health, contraception options, and family planning
- Performed complete health history physical examination and psychosocial assessment of patients within the designated practice or clinical unit.
Family Nurse Practitioner, Internal Medicine
Spring Valley Internal Medicine
01.2020 - Current
- Lead operations and medical strategy for direct patient care across various therapeutic areas after launching new location of internal medicine practice. Deliver preventative and wellness care, oversee long-term care of patients with complex chronic conditions, and coordinate referrals to other healthcare providers. Direct operational budget and maximize revenue by ensuring proper billing submissions and clinical documentation.
- Treatment of patients with multiple skin conditions; atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, contact dermatitis, rosacea, actinic keratosis and more.
- Proficient in management of Diabetes, Heart disease, Asthma, COPD, HYpertension, Hyperlipidemia.
- Leverage comprehensive pharmacology knowledge, including about drug mechanism of action and efficacy profiles for disease processes, to prescribe effective medications and therapies for a large variety of disease processes.
- Build key industry partnerships and rapport, leveraging professional network and cross-functional collaboration to connect patients with specialist care, diagnostic centers, and treatment through ongoing physician engagement.
- Communicate with multidisciplinary HCPs, tailoring medical information, education, and care plans to wide variety of audiences including surgeons, oncologists, psychiatrists, and pharmaceutical industry reps.
- Excel at diagnostics, data analysis, and interpretation, serving as trusted advisor to colleagues on patient information processing to determine plan of action while communicating extensively with specialists on patient care.
- Interpret and explain test results to patients, following up even after hours to ensure full understanding and clear communication and make their lives better.
- Invest significant time in educating patients on pharmaceutical therapies, including drug purpose, actions, effects, and risk versus benefit profile, and provide educational materials to help patients understand their healthcare.
- Navigate reimbursement rates and billing variability for commercial and Medicare health insurance contracts to execute billing successfully and maintain positive cash flow.
- Notable Achievements:
- Problem solved for myriad clinical and logistical issues to successfully open Bethesda office as independent APP and build patient base through strategic advertising efforts.
- Hired staff and grew team from 1 provider and 2 office members to 3 providers and 8 office personnel as patient volume increased.
- Converted documentation from paper charts to electronic medical records (EMR) and automated processes for billing and reimbursement.
- Quadrupled patient volume within 1.5 years and spearheaded office expansion, increasing exam rooms from 2 to 6 to accommodate new clientele.
APP, Emergency Care
Virginia Emergency Medicine Associates
01.2018 - Current
- Provide direct patient care in emergency departments (ED) at Inova Fair Oaks Hospital and Fauquier Hospital as contracted APP. Collaborate cross-functionally with ED healthcare providers to diagnose and treat patients. Apply critical care experience, data analysis skills, and extensive disease state knowledge to form actionable medical strategy and plan of care.
- Facilitated patient referrals to specialists and other healthcare providers.
- Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.
- Assessed patient needs, clearly communicating diagnosis and treatment plans to patients and families.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Liaised with healthcare teams to determine best course of action for patients.
- Developed individualized treatment plans for patients with complex medical needs.
- Performed minor surgical procedures, handling suturing and wound care.
- Educated patients about reproductive health issues and dispensed contraceptives.
- Administered immunizations and performed other preventive health measures.
- Participated in hospital committees or working groups to promote quality improvement initiatives.
APP, Department of Anesthesia
MedStar Washington Hospital Center (MWHC)
01.2012 - 01.2018
- Managed critically ill post-op patients at nonprofit 926-bed hospital and Level I trauma center. Served in additional pain management role administering regional anesthesia both prior to and after surgery.
- Developed and implemented strategic plan to launch Regional Block and Pain Management Department treating 1,500 patients each year.
- Liaised with healthcare teams to determine best course of action for patients.
- Developed individualized treatment plans for patients with complex medical needs for pain management and post operative care.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA05.2013
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Marymount University
Arlington, VA05.
Skills
- Comprehensive Data Analysis for Diagnostics
- Stakeholder Engagement & HCP Interactions
- Medical Affairs & Scientific Communication
- Emergency & Critical Care
- Pharmacology Knowledge & Education
- Healthcare System Understanding
- Direct Patient Care & Advocacy
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
Certification
- US Drug Enforcement Agency – DEA License (Virginia and Washington, D.C.)
- American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) – Board Certified FNP / APP
- American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN) – Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN)
- Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Administration – NPI #1851270783
- States of Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, DC – Licensed APP with full prescriptive authority
Timeline
Midi Health
Integrative Women's Care
01.2024 - Current
Family Nurse Practitioner, Internal Medicine
Spring Valley Internal Medicine
01.2020 - Current
APP, Emergency Care
Virginia Emergency Medicine Associates
01.2018 - Current
APP, Department of Anesthesia
MedStar Washington Hospital Center (MWHC)
01.2012 - 01.2018
Master of Science - Nursing
George Mason University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Marymount University