Ashley Collins

Board-Certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with 16 years of nursing experience and 10 years as a PMHNP providing comprehensive psychiatric care across outpatient, inpatient, partial hospitalization, residential, and telehealth settings. Proven expertise in high-volume psychiatric evaluations, psychopharmacology, and complex medication management across the lifespan for mood, anxiety, psychotic, trauma-related, and substance use disorders. Skilled in managing acute presentations and severe, persistent mental illness (SPMI) within collaborative, multidisciplinary healthcare teams.

Seeking a part-time, in-person PMHNP position in Louisville, KY, leveraging active Kentucky licensure and extensive clinical experience to deliver direct, high-quality psychiatric care.

Founder and Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner at ARMOR Behavioral Health & Wellness (2024-08 – Present)

• Provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, diagnostic assessments, and psychopharmacological management for pediatric, adolescent, and adult patient populations across in-person and virtual settings.
• Manage full patient caseloads independently, overseeing complex intake evaluations, routine follow-ups, and interdisciplinary care coordination.
• Integrate evidence-based psychopharmacology with supportive lifestyle and behavioral optimization (sleep, exercise, lab evaluation) to enhance overall mental wellness and outcomes.

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner at IRIS Telehealth (2021-08 – 2024-08)

• Delivered fully remote psychiatric care across the lifespan
• Managed high-volume caseloads (typically 12–18 patients/day) while maintaining efficiency and quality care
• Conducted initial evaluations, follow-ups, and urgent visits
• Treated a wide range of psychiatric conditions including mood disorders, anxiety disorders, psychotic disorders, and ADHD
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to support continuity of care

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner at United Methodist Children and Families (2021-06 – 2021-08)

Served as an interim psychiatric provider for children and adolescents especially those in the foster system or with a history of trauma.

• Provided psychiatric evaluations and medication management both virtually and in-office.

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner at Columbus Springs Dublin (2020-05 – 2021-05)

• Provided psychiatric care on inpatient psychosis and substance use units
• Conducted initial evaluations, daily follow-ups, and discharge planning
• Served as provider for Adult and Adolescent PHP/IOP programs
• Collaborated with nursing, therapists, case management, and utilization review teams

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner at Harbor Behavioral Health (2017-11 – 2020-05)

• Provided outpatient psychiatric care across the lifespan
• Conducted evaluations and medication management for a wide range of psychiatric conditions
• Provided inpatient consult services and emergency psychiatric coverage across multiple facilities
• Treated perinatal and substance-use populations in residential settings

Medical-Surgical Nurse/Medical Administration at United States Army Reserve (2009-04 – 2018-02)

• Served in leadership roles including Executive Officer and Platoon Leader
• Provided medical care in high-acuity and operational environments
• Coordinated training and medical readiness for large military units
• Served as Battle Captain during Operation Ulchi Freedom Guardian

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner at Newport County Community Mental Health Center (2016-07 – 2017-08)

Lead prescriber in a high-volume community mental health clinic (14–18 patients/day)

• Conducted psychiatric evaluations and follow-ups across the lifespan
• Diagnosed and treated severe and persistent mental illness including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, PTSD, and substance use disorders

Master of Science in Nursing in Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner – The Ohio State University (2016-05)

Master of Science in Nursing – College of Mount St. Joseph (2010-08)

Bachelor of Arts in Biology – The Ohio State University (2008-03)