Ashley Collins

Board-Certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with 16 years of nursing experience and 10 years as a PMHNP delivering psychiatric care across telehealth, outpatient, inpatient, and partial hospitalization settings. Extensive experience in high-volume medication management and psychiatric evaluation across the lifespan, treating anxiety, depression, mood disorders, psychotic disorders, and substance use disorders. Proven ability to work independently in fast-paced telehealth environments with efficient documentation and strong clinical outcomes.

Seeking a part-time remote PMHNP role (10–20 hrs/week).

Founder and Psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner - Armor Behavioral Health & Wellness

(2024-08)

• Provide psychiatric evaluation and medication management for children, adolescents, and adults via telehealth and in-person care
• Manage full patient panel independently, including intake evaluations, follow-ups, and care coordination
• Implement efficient workflows and documentation systems to support streamlined care delivery
• Incorporate evidence-based treatment approaches to support patient outcomes

Psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing - The Ohio State University (2016-05)

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

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