Cherrell Shells
Rochester Hills,MI
Summary
Doctor of Nursing Practice experienced in managing complex cardiometabolic disease in high-volume primary care. Achieved cardiovascular risk reduction and improved patient outcomes through evidence-based pharmacotherapy and effective translation of clinical data into practice. Focused on supporting scientific exchange and enhancing guideline-based care adoption as a Medical Science Liaison.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
Michigan Health Specialists
01.2010 - Current
- Manage hypertension, CAD, diabetes, obesity, and dyslipidemia daily.
- Prescribe and manage therapies including statins, GLP-1s, SGLT2 inhibitors, and antihypertensives.
- Apply ACC/AHA and ADA guidelines to optimize cardiovascular risk reduction.
- Oversaw high-volume panel of complex patients, optimizing care for cardiovascular and metabolic diseases.
- Interpret labs, imaging, and risk scores to guide treatment decisions.
- Converted clinical trial data into actionable treatment plans tailored for real-world patients.
- Instructed patients and colleagues on emerging therapies and updates to clinical guidelines.
- Identified treatment gaps and barriers to care, including cost, adherence, and access.
- Navigate prior authorizations and payer requirements.
- Present complex medical information in clear, actionable terms.
- Build long-term trust with patients and interdisciplinary teams.
- Provided mentorship to nurse practitioner students and new providers in clinical settings.
- Acted as a clinical resource by providing expert guidance and support to practice staff.
- Understand competitive landscape across GLP-1s, SGLT2s, statins, and emerging therapies.
Education
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) -
University of Michigan
Flint, MI01-2017
Master of Science - Adult Nurse Practitioner
Wayne State University
Detroit01-2010
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI01-2005
Skills
- Chronic Disease Management
- Patient Care Optimization
- Clinical Guideline Application
- Evidence-based medicine
- Clinical Trial Management
- Medical communication
- KOL development
- Healthcare Policy Understanding
- Cross-functional Collaboration
- Clinical mentorship
Certification
• Adult Nurse Practitioner, Board Certified (ANP-C)
• Registered Nurse (RN), Michigan
• Registered Nurse (RN), Michigan
Research And Publication
Reducing Inappropriate Antibiotics for Urinary Tract Infections in Long-Term Care, Cooper, D., Petrilli, F., Shells, C., Journal of Nursing Care Quality, 2019
Relevant Experience For Msl Role
- Conduct daily peer-level discussions with physicians and specialists
- Present complex medical information in clear, actionable terms
- Build long-term trust with patients and interdisciplinary teams
- Stay current on evolving cardiovascular and metabolic treatment strategies
- Understand competitive landscape across GLP-1s, SGLT2s, statins, and emerging therapies
Timeline
Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
Michigan Health Specialists
01.2010 - Current
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) -
University of Michigan
Master of Science - Adult Nurse Practitioner
Wayne State University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Michigan University