Sarah Showers
Salem
Summary
Dynamic and compassionate Registered Nurse with 15+ years of progressive nursing experience in behavioral health and psychiatric care. Proven expertise in staff supervision, patient safety, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Adept at managing hospital operations, optimizing staffing, ensuring regulatory compliance, and fostering high-performing nursing teams. Dedicated to improving patient outcomes while maintaining a safe, therapeutic environment.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Program Nurse Manager
Oregon State Hospital
01.2017 - Current
- Supervise and evaluate nursing staff, providing coaching, training, and performance management.
- Collaborate with leadership, providers, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure adherence to hospital policy, patient safety standards, and evidence-based care.
- Partner with the Centralized Staffing Office to optimize staffing across multiple hospital units based on acuity and availability.
- Directly supervise relief pool nursing staff, guiding professional development and supporting career growth.
- Lead crisis intervention strategies, ensuring safe and effective de-escalation practices.
- Former Lead RN on FW1 Unit: created daily schedules, coordinated care, facilitated admissions/discharges, administered medications, and provided therapeutic communication and crisis intervention.
Behavioral Health RN
Maxim Healthcare Services
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Served as a travel RN assigned to Oregon State Hospital’s forensic unit.
- Delivered high-quality patient care across units of varying acuity.
- Successfully transitioned into a permanent position at Oregon State Hospital based on strong performance and leadership potential.
Lead RN, Behavioral Health Unit
St. Joseph’s Regional Medical Center
01.2012 - 01.2015
- Oversaw nursing staff assignments and coordinated patient transfers across facilities.
- Administered medications, developed treatment care plans, and maintained patient/staff safety.
- Worked closely with an interdisciplinary team to support recovery-focused care.
- Led de-escalation and crisis intervention, including safe application of restraints when necessary.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) -
Walla Walla Community College
Clarkston, WA06.2012
Skills
- Nursing Leadership & Staff Supervision
- Patient Assessment & Triage
- Behavioral Health & Crisis Intervention
- Policy, Protocol, & Compliance Oversight
- Medication Administration & Treatment Interventions
- Scheduling & Staffing Management
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Patient & Staff Safety / De-escalation Techniques
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN) – Oregon License #201603704RN (Exp. 2026-07-27)
- Safe Together Training – Oregon State Hospital (2025-08)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association (Exp. 2027-08)
Timeline
Program Nurse Manager
Oregon State Hospital
01.2017 - Current
Behavioral Health RN
Maxim Healthcare Services
01.2016 - 01.2017
Lead RN, Behavioral Health Unit
St. Joseph’s Regional Medical Center
01.2012 - 01.2015
Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) -
Walla Walla Community College