Leadership

 

Below are the Serenity HospiceCare Core Team Leaders and Board of Directors

Robyn Nagel, MSW

Robyn Nagel, MSW

Executive Director

Robyn is no stranger to Serenity or our mission. Robyn has been with Serenity HospiceCare for over 15 years, starting in the field as a Social Worker working with our patients and their families for 12 years, then advancing to Director of Social Work in 2019. Robyn earned a bachelor’s degree in Social Work and Bachelors of Science in Sociology from the University of Missouri-St. Louis in 2004. Robyn then received her Master’s Degree in Social Work from University of Missouri-St. Louis in 2008.

Erika Griggs, MBA, RT(R), RDCS, RDMS(AB, OB/GYN, BR)

Erika Griggs, MBA, RT(R), RDCS, RDMS(AB, OB/GYN, BR)

Chief Operating Officer

Erika has more than 16 years of experience in healthcare. Erika spent the first 10+ years of her career in Radiology as a front-line employee before moving into a leadership role. Erika brings a range of knowledge from working at rural critical access hospitals as well as truama Level 1 facilities in St Louis. She is committed to leveraging her clinical and leadership experience to help Serenity HospiceCare further continue the compassionate care they are known for.

Erika earned a Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Management and her MBA in Healthcare Management from Western Governors University.

Amy Swink, RN

Amy Swink, RN

Director of Nursing

Amy Swink is the Director of Nursing at Serenity HospiceCare.  She has been a Registered Nurse for 25 years with experience in Hospice, Long Term Care Management, MDS, Geriatrics, Obstetrics, and Primary Care Nursing.  She resides in her hometown of Farmington, MO with her husband of 25 years and 2 children.  Her hobbies include a beef herd farm operation and horseback riding.

Her goal is to provide our hospice patients with the best possible care during end of life and support of our hospice staff.  She is looking forward to many successful years with the Serenity HospiceCare team

Sherry Howard, BS

Sherry Howard, BS

Office Manager

Sherry has been a part of the Serenity family for 7 years. Prior to the promotion, she was the Medical Records Manager. Sherry earned her Bachelor of Science degree from Central Methodist University in 2008. Before coming to Serenity, she worked at Mineral Area Hospital for 13 years, first as a Unit Secretary and then as a Medical Records Analyst.

Brenda Vinson, RN

Brenda Vinson, RN

Assistant Director of Nursing

Ashley Crowden, BSN

Quality Assurance Nurse

Ashley earned her BSN at Goldfarb Barnes–Jewish College of Nursing in 2014, RN with 11 years of experience and brings diverse clinical experience spanning long-term care, neuro step-down, and specialty clinic services, including serving on teams related to process improvement, policy writing, and time as a Clinical Manager. Ashley is responsible for quality assurance initiatives and supporting excellence in patient care.  Inspired to join Serenity after witnessing the exceptional hospice care provided to her stepfather by Serenity Hospice Care. Ashley was hired as a RN Case Manager in November 2023, promoted to QA RN in June 2025 and continues to be driven by the compassion, professionalism, and patient-centered values that define the Serenity Hospice Care team.

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5272 Flat River Road
Park Hills, MO 63601

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