Charles Bibbs
Riverside,CA
Summary
Compassionate and intrinsically motivated registered nurse with two years of emergency department experience, where providing holistic care for patients with complex medical and psychiatric needs are paramount. Adept at crisis management, de-escalation, and therapeutic communication with diverse patient populations experiencing acute and chronic mental health conditions. Demonstrates a keen ability to advocate for vulnerable populations while utilizing critical thinking to implement evidenced-based and individualized care. Seeking to continue academic and spiritual growth through California Baptist University’s psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner program to further develop as a competent and altruistic advanced practice nurse.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Riverside Community Hospital
11.2023 - Current
- Conducted focused and comprehensive psychiatric assessments, including evaluation of suicidality, hallucinations, delusions, mood disturbances, and substance-induced behavioral changes.
- Utilized trauma-informed care, active listening, and therapeutic communication to establish rapport and support patient stabilization.
- Collaborated with psychiatric providers, crisis intervention teams, social workers, and law enforcement to coordinate safe patient care and appropriate disposition.
- Monitored psychopharmacologic interventions, assess patient response, and provide education on medications and treatment plans.
- Advocated for vulnerable and underserved patients while maintaining cultural sensitivity and respect for diverse psychosocial backgrounds.
- Implemented evidence-based de-escalation strategies to safely manage agitation, aggression, and dysregulated behaviors.
Emergency Medical Technician
American Medical Responses AMR
10.2018 - 05.2022
- Responded to emergency and non-emergency calls to deliver high quality patient care to diverse populations.
- Implemented evidence-based de-escalation strategies to safely manage agitation, aggression, and dysregulated behaviors.
- Collaborated with medical professionals to communicate patient conditions with accuracy and efficiency.
Education
Entry Level Master of Science in Nursing - Nurse Educator
California Baptist University
Riverside, CA08.2025
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Sciences
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ05.2018
Skills
- Therapeutic communication & rapport building
- De-escalation & verbal intervention techniques
- Utilization of trauma-informed care
- Suicide risk screening & safety planning
- Psychopharmacology monitoring & medication administration
- Patient education for mental health conditions and outpatient care
- Crisis intervention & behavioral health triage
- Care coordination with behavioral health professionals
- Concrete understanding of psychiatric hold criteria
Certification
- Registered Nurse (License Number: 95348883)
- Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR & AED)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC)
- Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
PRESENTATIONS
- California Baptist University
- 2/2025
- Transition into nursing presentation given to sixth semester nursing students where common new graduate challenges, personal challenges, and recommendations for success where emphasized.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Riverside Community Hospital
11.2023 - Current
Emergency Medical Technician
American Medical Responses AMR
10.2018 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Sciences
Arizona State University
Entry Level Master of Science in Nursing - Nurse Educator
California Baptist University