Dr. Nell has been an optometrist since 1985. After attending the Unversity of Colorado, she studied at the Southern California College of Optometry, where she graduated with a degree in Optometry.

She began her professional career at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Florida where she served as an active duty Captain and the Chief of the Optometry Clinic. After leaving the Air Force, she opened her Private Practice in Punta Gorda, Florida which she operated for 11 years. Subsequently, she relocated to Phoenix Arizona where she worked briefly for the CIGNA Medical Group, prior to joining NationWide Vision in Phoenix as a Medical Optometrist. She currently practices at the Nationwide Office off the 101 and 67th Avenue.