Ashley Townsend
Mount Sterling,KY
Summary
BSN-prepared Registered Nurse with nursing experience, including emergency, behavioral health, and travel nursing. Experienced in clinical assessment, care coordination, interdisciplinary collaboration, discharge planning, and electronic documentation. Proven ability to quickly adapt to new healthcare environments while maintaining high-quality patient care. Currently pursuing a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner degree with interests in utilization review, case management, and remote nursing roles.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
REGISTERED NURSE - MENTAL HEALTH (TRAVEL)
Peace Hospital
Louisville, KY
06.2026 - Current
REGISTERED NURSE - MENTAL HEALTH (TRAVEL)
Covenant Health Peninsula
Louisville, TN
01.2026 - 04.2026
- Provide comprehensive behavioral health nursing care in an inpatient psychiatric setting.
- Conduct patient assessments, monitor behavioral changes, and communicate findings with interdisciplinary teams to optimize treatment plans.
- Maintain accurate and timely electronic documentation while ensuring compliance with safety and privacy standards.
- Support crisis intervention and therapeutic communication to promote patient stabilization and safety.
- Adapt quickly to new workflows, policies, and team environments as a travel nurse.
REGISTERED NURSE - MENTAL HEALTH (TRAVEL)
Parkridge Valley Hospital
Chattanooga, TN
03.2025 - 12.2025
- Managed high-acuity psychiatric patients, including those with aggression and self-harm risk.
- Assisted physicians in evaluating behavioral changes and adjusting treatment plans accordingly.
- Maintained therapeutic environment through structured communication and behavioral intervention strategies.
- Provided patient education focused on treatment adherence and post-discharge care planning.
RN Staff PRN Nurse
Decatur Morgan Hospital-West
Decatur, AL
06.2023 - 09.2025
- Assisted in developing patient care plans tailored to individual needs.
- Provided support during medical procedures, ensuring patient comfort and safety.
- Trained new nursing staff on hospital policies and best practices in care delivery.
REGISTERED NURSE - MENTAL HEALTH (TRAVEL)
Eastern State Hospital
Lexington, KY
06.2024 - 01.2025
- Adapted quickly to multiple units and staffing environments while maintaining safe and effective patient care.
- Administered medications and monitored therapeutic and adverse responses.
- Recognized clinical changes in patient condition and escalated care appropriately.
- Maintained strict compliance with HIPAA and behavioral health privacy regulations.
REGISTERED NURSE - EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
Huntsville Hospital Main
Huntsville, AL
06.2023 - 12.2023
- Provided emergency nursing care in a fast-paced, high-volume ED environment.
- Collaborated with physicians to rapidly assess patients and initiate treatment plans.
- Administered medications via IV, IM, and oral routes while monitoring patient response.
- Educated patients and families on diagnoses, treatment plans, and discharge instructions.
- Managed rapidly changing clinical conditions requiring critical prioritization and clinical judgment.
PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN
Huntsville Hospital
Huntsville, AL
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Provided direct patient care, managing vital signs, hygiene, mobility, and wound care to enhance patient comfort and recovery.
- Supported nursing staff by performing clinical tasks in a high-acuity hospital environment, contributing to effective patient care and team collaboration.
- Collected and processed laboratory specimens for testing, ensuring timely and accurate results for patient diagnosis.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Troy University
Troy, ALMaster of Science - Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing (PMHNP Track)
University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL05.2028
Skills
- Psychiatric & Emergency Nursing (Acute Care Settings
- Clinical Assessment & Risk Evaluation
- High-Acuity Patient Monitoring & Safety Interventions
- Medication Administration & Response Evaluation
- Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration (MDs, Case Managers, Social Work)
- Discharge Planning & Patient Education
- EMR Systems (Cerner/Meditech)
- Telephonic Assessment
- Clinical Documentation Review
- Prior Authorization
- Quality Improvement
- Utilization Review
- Case Management
- Care Coordination
- Medical Necessity
Licensure and Certifications
- Compact RN License
- BLS
- CPI
Timeline
REGISTERED NURSE - MENTAL HEALTH (TRAVEL)
Peace Hospital
06.2026 - Current
REGISTERED NURSE - MENTAL HEALTH (TRAVEL)
Covenant Health Peninsula
01.2026 - 04.2026
REGISTERED NURSE - MENTAL HEALTH (TRAVEL)
Parkridge Valley Hospital
03.2025 - 12.2025
REGISTERED NURSE - MENTAL HEALTH (TRAVEL)
Eastern State Hospital
06.2024 - 01.2025
RN Staff PRN Nurse
Decatur Morgan Hospital-West
06.2023 - 09.2025
REGISTERED NURSE - EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
Huntsville Hospital Main
06.2023 - 12.2023
PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN
Huntsville Hospital
05.2022 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Troy University
Master of Science - Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing (PMHNP Track)
University of Alabama