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Ashley Woods

Kalispell,MT

Summary

ANCC Board-Certified PMHNP with over 750 clinical hours providing holistic, patient-centered care across the lifespan in community clinics, adolescent therapeutic boarding schools, private practices, telehealth platforms, and ACT programs. Worked with a wide range of mental health conditions—including mood, anxiety, personality, psychotic, trauma-related, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, eating disorders, insomnia, substance use disorders, and suicidal ideation—while working with patients from diverse backgrounds. Previously worked eight years as a PACT RN and certified hospice/palliative care case manager in rural communities, private homes, and ALFs/SNFs, developing strong skills in collaboration, critical thinking, and care coordination across complex, resource-limited settings. Committed to treating the whole person with integrative, evidence-based, and trauma-informed care, combining therapy, medications, supplements, and lifestyle interventions—including sleep, nutrition, movement, mindfulness, social connection, and community engagement—while centering the family system, meeting clients where they are, and empowering them to achieve their goals and maintain long-term mental health and well-being.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

PACT Registered Nurse

Western Montana Mental Health Center
Kalispell, MT
01.2020 - 01.2025
  • Delivered intensive, community-based psychiatric nursing care to individuals with severe and persistent mental illness across home, shelter, and community settings
  • Managed and administered psychiatric medications, including long-acting injectables (LAIs), while monitoring adherence, effectiveness, and side effects
  • Conducted comprehensive mental health assessments, identifying early signs of decompensation and intervening to prevent hospitalization
  • Provided crisis intervention and real-time de-escalation, supporting patient safety and stabilization in high-acuity situations
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members including PMHNPs, psychiatrists, therapists, social workers, and community agencies to coordinate holistic care
  • Supported patients in navigating social determinants of health, including housing instability, SSDI/disability benefits, and access to medical and mental health services
  • Built therapeutic relationships with high-risk, underserved populations, including individuals experiencing homelessness and co-occurring substance use disorders
  • Maintained detailed, compliant documentation in alignment with ACT/PACT model standards and regulatory requirements

PRN RN

Community Medical Services
Kalispell, MT
01.2023 - 2024
  • Delivered evidence-based, patient-centered care for individuals with opioid use disorder using methadone, buprenorphine/Suboxone, and long-acting Sublocade injections, monitoring efficacy, adherence, and side effects
  • Monitored lab results, including urine drug screens and relevant medical labs, to guide safe and effective treatment
  • Built therapeutic, non-judgmental relationships with clients to support engagement and recovery

CHPN RN Case Manager

Frontier Hospice
01.2017 - 01.2020
  • Coordinated interdisciplinary care for patients with terminal or serious illness, including physicians, nurses, social workers, and chaplains
  • Developed and implemented individualized care plans focused on symptom management, comfort, and quality of life
  • Conducted comprehensive patient and family assessments including physical, emotional, psychosocial, and spiritual needs
  • Provided education and support to patients and families on disease progression, treatment options, advance care planning, and end-of-life decisions
  • Monitored clinical status, managed medications, and adjusted care plans to ensure optimal symptom control
  • Facilitated community and home-based care, including coordination with assisted living facilities (ALFs), skilled nursing facilities (SNFs), and private homes
  • Maintained accurate documentation and compliance with regulatory standards and hospice policies
  • Served as a patient advocate, ensuring individualized, compassionate, and holistic care throughout the hospice experience

LPN

Home Options
01.2016 - 01.2017

Education

APRN - PMHNP

Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY
05-2026

BSN - Nursing

Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT
01-2022

ASN RN - Nursing

FVCC
Kalispell, MT
01-2017

AAS LPN -

FVCC
Kalispell, MT
01-2016

Skills

  • Psychiatric assessment & diagnosis (DSM-5-TR)
  • Psychotropic medication management & monitoring
  • Risk assessment (suicide/homicide)
  • Treatment planning & crisis intervention
  • Supportive psychotherapy & trauma-informed care
  • Remote psychiatric care
  • Various EMR documentation
  • Strong communication and rapport-building
  • Empathy and emotional intelligence
  • Time management and organization
  • Clinical judgment
  • Multidisciplinary collaboration

Certification

  • NPI # 1336026426
  • RN # 127491

Timeline

PRN RN

Community Medical Services
01.2023 - 2024

PACT Registered Nurse

Western Montana Mental Health Center
01.2020 - 01.2025

CHPN RN Case Manager

Frontier Hospice
01.2017 - 01.2020

LPN

Home Options
01.2016 - 01.2017

APRN - PMHNP

Eastern Kentucky University

BSN - Nursing

Western Governors University

ASN RN - Nursing

FVCC

AAS LPN -

FVCC