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Sarah S. Markell

Bedford

Summary

Compassionate and experienced Board-Certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) with over 20 years of progressive healthcare experience across correctional, academic, and hospital-based settings. Skilled in psychopharmacology, crisis intervention, trauma-informed care, and team-based treatment planning. Adept at navigating complex patient needs in high-acuity environments and advocating for comprehensive, patient-centered mental health care.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

VitalCore Health Strategies
07.2024 - Current
  • - Deliver psychiatric evaluations and ongoing care for incarcerated men in a medium-security facility.
  • - Prescribe and monitor psychotropic medications and coordinate with the on-site mental health team.
  • - Lead daily triage and ensure compliance with care plans, initiating interventions as needed.

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Wellpath
01.2019 - 07.2024
  • - Provided psychiatric care across maximum, medium, and minimum-security prison settings.
  • - Managed complex mental health cases with consistent medication monitoring and treatment adjustments.
  • - Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team to implement evidence-based, trauma-informed care.

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Shortridge Academy
06.2020 - 03.2021
  • - Directed psychiatric services for a therapeutic boarding school for adolescents.
  • - Conducted psychiatric assessments and medication management in collaboration with students and families.
  • - Supervised nursing staff and managed daily clinic operations.
  • - Collaborated with therapists and external providers to support treatment plans.

Patient Care Coordinator (RN)

Lahey Clinic
04.2012 - 01.2019
  • - Triage nurse coordinating patient transfers and admissions from regional hospitals.
  • - Ensured seamless communication between referring and receiving providers to optimize patient flow.

Staff Registered Nurse (RN)

Lahey Clinic
05.2005 - 04.2012
  • - Delivered direct care on inpatient units, including medication administration, monitoring, and procedures.
  • - Assisted with diagnostics and collaborated on interdisciplinary care plans.

Travel Nurse (RN)

Multiple Locations
09.2001 - 04.2005
  • - Contracted in major hospitals across the U.S., working in Med/Surg, Neuro/Urology, and Orthopedics.
  • - Managed diverse patient populations, including post-operative and immunocompromised individuals.

Education

Master of Science - Psychiatric Nursing

Rivier University
Nashua, NH
01.2017

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

SUNY Canton
Canton, NY
01.2000

Skills

  • - Psychopharmacology & Medication Management
  • Mental health crisis management
  • Holistic approach to behavioral health
  • - Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
  • Correctional psychiatry experience
  • - Trauma-Informed & Evidence-Based Care
  • - Patient & Family Education
  • - EHR Systems (EPIC, ERMA, SAPPHIRE)

Certification

  • - Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, RN243564 (MA)
  • - Board Certified - ANCC PMHNP
  • - BLS/CPR - American Heart Association

Timeline

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

VitalCore Health Strategies
07.2024 - Current

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Shortridge Academy
06.2020 - 03.2021

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Wellpath
01.2019 - 07.2024

Patient Care Coordinator (RN)

Lahey Clinic
04.2012 - 01.2019

Staff Registered Nurse (RN)

Lahey Clinic
05.2005 - 04.2012

Travel Nurse (RN)

Multiple Locations
09.2001 - 04.2005

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

SUNY Canton

Master of Science - Psychiatric Nursing

Rivier University

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