Ashley Rhoden
Ashland
Summary
Registered Nurse with extensive experience in psychiatric and behavioral health care, medication management, and interdisciplinary care coordination. Seeking to transition into a Pharmaceutical Sales Representative role within psychiatric and behavioral health therapeutics. Skilled in building trusted relationships with providers, educating patients and clinicians on treatment options, navigating insurance and prior authorizations, and improving medication adherence. Strong presenter with experience translating complex clinical information into practical treatment strategies.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Outpatient Mental Health Registered Nurse
Pathways, Inc
Ashland, KY
02.2025 - Current
- Coordinate psychiatric medication management including medication orders, laboratory monitoring, and prior authorizations.
- Serve as liaison between psychiatric providers, therapists, pharmacies, and patients to support medication adherence and treatment success.
- Educate patients on psychiatric medications including indications, benefits, and side-effect management.
- Manage medication administration records for behavioral health programs.
- Collect, analyze, and submit clinical outcomes data for Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) grant reporting to SAMHSA.
- Participate in mobile healthcare outreach programs delivering behavioral and physical health services to underserved populations.
Mental Health Nurse Care Coordinator (LPN)
Pathways, Inc
08.2022 - 02.2025
- Managed caseload of high-acuity behavioral health patients requiring coordinated medical and psychiatric care.
- Conducted comprehensive physical health assessments for behavioral health admissions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary treatment teams to coordinate care and improve patient outcomes.
- Connected patients with medical providers, transportation services, and follow-up care to reduce treatment barriers.
- Performed chart audits and ensured compliance with regulatory documentation standards.
- Collected and tracked clinical program data for federal behavioral health grant reporting.
School Nurse (LPN)
Ashland Independent School District
Ashland, KY
08.2021 - 08.2022
- Maintained vaccination compliance, administered medications, and provided health education to students and families while collaborating with healthcare providers.
Medical-Surgical Nurse (LPN)
Southern Ohio Medical Center (SOMC)
Portsmouth, OH
01.2021 - 06.2021
- Delivered direct patient care in a fast-paced medical-surgical environment including IV starts, medication administration, patient assessments, and discharge education.
Education
MBA
12-2026
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
12-2025
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nursing
05-2024
LPN -
12-2020
Skills
- Psychiatric Medication & Treatment Knowledge
- Provider Relationship Development
- Clinical Education & Product Communication
- Medication Adherence Strategies
- Prior Authorization & Insurance Navigation
- Territory Relationship Building
- Behavioral Health Care Coordination
- Data Tracking & Clinical Outcomes Reporting (SAMHSA / CCBHC)
- Community Healthcare Outreach
- EMR Documentation (Medi-Tech)
- De-escalation techniques
- Psychosocial rehabilitation
- Substance abuse treatment
Certification
- Kentucky Compact Registered Nurse License
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) — Expires August 2026
Pharmaceutical Industry Relevant Experience
- Extensive experience educating patients on psychiatric medications and treatment adherence.
- Daily collaboration with psychiatric prescribers regarding medication selection and treatment response.
- Experience navigating insurance coverage and prior authorization requirements for psychiatric medications.
- Strong ability to build trust and communicate effectively with healthcare professionals and patients.
- Clinical background supporting evidence-based treatment discussions with providers.
Timeline
Outpatient Mental Health Registered Nurse - Pathways, Inc
02.2025 - Current
Mental Health Nurse Care Coordinator (LPN) - Pathways, Inc
08.2022 - 02.2025
School Nurse (LPN) - Ashland Independent School District
08.2021 - 08.2022
Medical-Surgical Nurse (LPN) - Southern Ohio Medical Center (SOMC)
01.2021 - 06.2021
Western Governors University - , MBA
Western Governors University - Bachelor of Science in Nursing,
ACTC - Associate of Applied Science, Registered Nursing
CCTC - LPN,