Ashley Perkins, MSN, RN, has been promoted to Vice President of Carolina Caring’s Hospice Care Services program. Designed to serve patients who face their last six months of life, the program serves patients across a 12-county area in western North Carolina.
Perkins has more than 20 years of healthcare experience. She previously served as Director of Nursing and Team Leader in home care facilities, as well as continuing care retirement communities. Her background includes infection prevention, wound care and care management. Earlier in her career, she spent 10 years as a case manager and admission nurse for Carolina Caring, formerly Catawba Regional Hospice.
After completing a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree at Lees-McRae College in Banner Elk, N.C., Perkins earned a Master’s degree in Nursing Leadership and Management at Western Governors University in Salt Lake City, Utah. She completed a fellowship with LeadingAge North Carolina Leadership Academy and maintains certification as a palliative care and hospice nurse.
“I’m very excited about the opportunity to join Carolina Caring’s leadership team and support its mission to provide world-class care and enhance lives,” says Perkins. “The organization’s core values and dedication to consistently providing exceptional care inspire me to bring my diverse background to support our patients and the community.”
