Elizabeth Showery, MSN, PMHNP-BC
Austin
Summary
Psychiatric–Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a background in clinical leadership and extensive inpatient psychiatric and substance use disorder experience. Skilled in comprehensive psychiatric assessment, crisis intervention, interdisciplinary collaboration and patient safety in high-acuity settings.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Nursing
Heartwood Recovery
07.2022 - 05.2025
- Provided executive-level nursing leadership for an inpatient substance use treatment program, ensuring high-quality, patient-centered care for individuals with substance use disorders and co-occurring psychiatric conditions
- Developed, implemented and maintained nursing policies, procedures and best practices in alignment with state and federal regulations and accreditation standards
- Collaborated with physicians, therapists and case management to support individualized treatment planning and interdisciplinary care delivery
- Oversaw regulatory compliance, quality assurance activities and corrective action planning related to licensing, accreditation, and external inspections
- Led recruitment, training, mentorship and performance evaluation of nursing staff, fostering a collaborative work environment and supporting professional development
- Participated in executive decision-making, contributing to facility operations, performance metrics and program growth
House Supervisor
Rock Springs Behavioral Health Hospital
10.2021 - 07.2022
- Coordinated real-time clinical operations across inpatient psychiatric units, supporting continuity of care during nights, weekends and high-acuity periods
- Served as the escalation point for acute psychiatric and medical concerns, facilitating timely provider involvement and interdisciplinary collaboration
- Supported management of psychiatric crises, behavioral emergencies and patient safety events through structured escalation and coordination
- Coordinated patient flow, including admissions, transfers, and discharges, to support safe placement and unit acuity balance
- Ensured accurate communication and follow-up related to incidents, safety concerns and care transitions
Charge Nurse (Contract)
Austin State Hospital - Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Services
08.2021 - 10.2021
- Provided shift-level clinical leadership on a child and adolescent psychiatric unit, supporting safe staffing and acuity-based assignments
- Responded to psychiatric crises, behavioral emergencies and safety events, facilitating timely escalation and interdisciplinary intervention
- Supported continuity of care through staff guidance and oversight of clinical documentation and medication safety
Staff Nurse
Dell Children's Hospital - Behavioral Health Unit
07.2020 - 07.2021
- Conducted comprehensive psychiatric and suicide risk assessments and monitored changes in mental and medical status
- Implemented crisis de-escalation, emergency interventions and safety measures in high-acuity psychiatric settings
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary treatment teams to support individualized, patient-centered psychiatric care
Education
Post-MSN PMHNP Certificate Program -
University of Texas At Tyler
Tyler, TX08-2025
Master of Science - Nursing
University of Texas At Austin
Austin, TX08-2021
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX05-2018
Skills
- Comprehensive psychiatric assessment and suicide risk evaluation
- Management of acute psychiatric crises and behavioral emergencies
- Substance use disorder treatment in inpatient settings, including detoxification and stabilization support
- Trauma-informed, patient-centered psychiatric care
- Interdisciplinary collaboration with therapists, case managers, medical and psychiatric providers, and allied health professionals
- Clinical triage, escalation and coordination in high-acuity environments
- Knowledge of psychopharmacology principles and medication monitoring in psychiatric care
- Patient safety, risk assessment and incident follow-up
- Care coordination across admissions, transfers and discharges
- Child, adolescent, adult and geriatric inpatient psychiatric experience
- Leadership in psychiatric care delivery, clinical supervision and clinical teaching experience
- Behavioral health documentation and regulatory compliance
Licensure
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN), Psychiatric–Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC)
State of Texas — Active - Registered Nurse (RN)
State of Texas — Active
Professional Training and Certifications
- Psychiatric- Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) – ANCC
- COPE2Thrive Certified Instructor
- The University of Texas at Austin Nursing Teaching Certificate Program
- BLS, American Heart Association
- CPI Nonviolent Crisis Intervention
- Trust Based Relational Intervention
Professional Affiliations
- American Psychiatric Nurses Association
- The American Society of Addictions Nursing
- Texas Nurse Practitioners
- American Society of Addictions Medicine Student Member
Timeline
Director of Nursing
Heartwood Recovery
07.2022 - 05.2025
House Supervisor
Rock Springs Behavioral Health Hospital
10.2021 - 07.2022
Charge Nurse (Contract)
Austin State Hospital - Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Services
08.2021 - 10.2021
Staff Nurse
Dell Children's Hospital - Behavioral Health Unit
07.2020 - 07.2021
Post-MSN PMHNP Certificate Program -
University of Texas At Tyler
Master of Science - Nursing
University of Texas At Austin
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Southern Methodist University