Ashley Smith-Jones, APRN-CNP

Location
Corwin Nixon Health Center

Provides Care For
All Ages

About Ashley
Ashley earned her associate’s degree from Clark State Community College, then advanced her education by completing her bachelor’s degree at The Christ College of Nursing and Health Sciences. She went on to obtain her Master of Science in Nursing from Northern Kentucky University.

She began her clinical career as a specialty pediatric nurse, where she practiced for a year and a half before transitioning to an ICU step-down role to broaden her acute care experience. For the past two years, she has practiced as a Family Nurse Practitioner, providing comprehensive, patient-centered care across the lifespan.

Ashley’s decision to pursue a career in primary healthcare as a Family Nurse Practitioner was shaped by her deep passion for patient care and advocacy. Throughout her time as a bedside nurse, she consistently found herself fighting to ensure her patients’ needs were heard and addressed. That experience revealed both the gaps in the system and the impact a strong advocate can have. Becoming a nurse practitioner allowed her to step into a role where she could make clinical decisions, elevate patient voices, and directly influence the quality of care her community receives. Today, she remains committed to providing compassionate, patient-centered care and advocating for the best interests of every individual she serves.

Her approach to caring for patients is rooted in compassion, advocacy, and partnership. Ashley believes that effective primary care begins with truly listening—understanding not only a patient’s symptoms, but also their concerns, goals, and the context of their daily lives.

Outside of her professional role, Ashley enjoys traveling, exploring new places, and experiencing different cultures. She also loves reading, which allows her to continue learning and unwind. Most importantly, she values spending quality time with her friends and family, who keep her grounded and inspired.