Ian Tarr
Cardiff by the Sea,CA
Summary
Critical care nurse with expertise in cardiovascular intensive care at a Magnet-awarded Level I trauma center. Specialized in post-cardiothoracic surgery management, hemodynamic stabilization, and mechanical circulatory support. Demonstrated success in managing complex cases and enhancing care protocols to ensure patient safety and team collaboration. Committed to professional development through advanced education and mentorship of novice ICU nurses.
Overview
1
1
Certification
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse - Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit
Scripps Memorial Hospital
La Jolla, USA
01.2024 - Current
Provides direct patient care at a Level 1 Trauma Center and academic teaching facility as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Assists emergent intubations
- Manage complex mechanical ventilation
- Administers and titrates vasoactive, inotropic, analgesic, sedative, and neuromuscular blocking agents to patient indicators
- Open heart recovery specialist
- Exhibits critical thinking and clinical autonomy
- Enhances hemodynamic stability by optimizing preload, afterload and contractility, using parameters to guide fluid and drug therapy
- Manages induced hypothermia
- Interprets arterial/venous/mixed blood gases and labs
- Interprets invasive hemodynamic monitoring including arterial lines and Swan Ganz catheters
- Manages temporary pacing modalities including epicardial, transvenous, and external devices
- Implements infection control measures to ensure patient safety
- Provides resourceful and empathetic patient care, fostering a supportive environment for both patients and staff
- Provides nursing leadership, instruction, and mentorship as a unit preceptor and new hire resource
- Improves patient outcomes by implementing standard protocols and promoting evidence-based practices in critical care
Registered Nurse - Med-Surgical/Telemetry Unit
Scripps Memorial Hospital
Encinitas, USA
08.2022 - 01.2024
- Monitored and assessed up to five tele/med-surgical patients with chronic and acute conditions, ensuring timely interventions and optimal patient outcomes.
- Administered medications and provided comprehensive care for diverse patient populations, including CIWA protocol and surgical GI cases, contributing to overall patient recovery and satisfaction.
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders and hospital protocols.
- Assessed patient conditions and communicated changes to healthcare teams.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement care plans.
Patient Care Assistant
Scripps Memorial Hospital
Encinitas, USA
03.2020 - 07.2022
- supported primary RN in delivering patient care through vital checks, turning, and toileting to enhance patient comfort and wellbeing
Education
Post-Bachelorette Studies - Advanced Pathophysiology, Biochemistry, and Psychology
University of California
San Diego08-2026
Bachelor of Science - Applied Arts and Sciences Nursing
San Diego State University
San Diego12-2021
Skills
- Advanced Hemodynamic monitoring
- Advanced Mechanical-Circulatory life support (CRRT, IABP, Impella, LVAD)
- Emergency procedures (Code Blue, RSI, MTP)
- Critical Thinking
- Team collaboration
- Palliative and pain management
- Multilingual communication
Affiliations
- American Association of Critical Care Nurses - current
- Unit Council CVICU, Scripps, La Jolla - current
- U12's Coastal Dragon's Rugby Development Coach 2021-2022
- SDSU Division IA Rugby - Forward's Captain & Alumni Ambassador 2017-2021
- Dean's List 2019
Certification
- Critical Care Registered Nurse CCRN - current
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support, American Heart Association ACLS - current
- Registered Nursing License - current
- Basic Life Support, American Heart Association 2022 BLS - current
- Ultrasound Guided Peripheral IV Certified 2022 - current
- NIH Stroke Scale Certification - current
- Mental Health First Aid Certification - current
Languages
- English, Native
- Swiss-German, Native
- Spanish, Professional working proficiency; fluent conversational communication
Volunteer Experience
First Step House of North County, Carlsbad, CA 2019 - current
- Provide outpatient nursing care to residents - 100+ hours
- Spiritual guidance and mentorship
NEDA Walk - San Diego 2019
- Organized funds/setup. Lead group discussions on coping strategy's for eating disorders such as anorexia and bulemia
- Participated in a 5K walk to raise funds/awareness for treatment
Growth And Development
American College of Cardiology - California Chapter II Los Angeles
- attends and participates in conferences on Cardiogenic shock, Advanced Hemodynamics, MCS devices (IABP, Impella, ECMO)
- studies methods and implementations of model care, specifically for widespread 'Shock Team' integration with an emphasis improving door to balloon time
Anesthesia Shadowing - Scripps Health, La Jolla II San Diego
- Open heart surgery - 8 hours
Athletic Achievements
- International Bodybuilding - Olympia Qualifier, Top 3 placement, San Diego, CA, 2025
- International Rugby Exhibition Game vs Mexican National Team 2019
- Southern California Rugby Select 2019
- Opened in a test-match with the Under 20's All-American Division 2018
Timeline
Registered Nurse - Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit
Scripps Memorial Hospital
01.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse - Med-Surgical/Telemetry Unit
Scripps Memorial Hospital
08.2022 - 01.2024
Patient Care Assistant
Scripps Memorial Hospital
03.2020 - 07.2022
Post-Bachelorette Studies - Advanced Pathophysiology, Biochemistry, and Psychology
University of California
Bachelor of Science - Applied Arts and Sciences Nursing
San Diego State University