Ryan M.

Tarr
(928) 566-8064
rtarr.az@gmail.com
Profile_______________________________________________________________________
I seek professional employment as a Registered Nurse. I am a Veteran and an upcoming graduate of the University of Arizona
College of Nursing upon May 2019. In the military, I was a leader and advocate for medical training, standards, and compliance. I
want to continue my service by working for your hospital and providing excellent care, education, advocacy, and evidence-based
practice to patients and families.

Education and Credentials

Bachelors of Science in Nursing – (GPA 3.67) August 2017 – May 2019
University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ
Basic Leaders Course – (Commandant’s List) June 2014 – July 2014
7th Army Non-Commissioned Officer Academy, Grafenwoehr, Germany
Emergency Medical Technician – Basic (Current) September – October 2011
National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians, San Antonio, TX
Basic Life Support (Current) September 2011
American Heart Association, Tucson, AZ
Skills________________________________________________________________________
 Provides acute and emergent care in fast paced environment
 Records detailed, clear, and complete patient documentation
 Collaborates with the healthcare team and families to continually improve patient care
 Assesses patient population needs by adjusting patient care delivery and personnel management
 Continuously monitors patient conditions and ensures continuity of care

Professional Employment _____

Student Nurse Technician (Southern AZ Veteran Affairs Health Care System) August 2018 – Current
 Assist in patient care in all units of the hospital from the float pool
 Recognize and inform nursing staff of patient abnormalities and changes in a timely manner
Recreation Leader and Lifeguard (Lake Havasu Parks and Recreation) May 2016 – August 2016
 Built professional communication skills with parents and their children
 Maintained safety of personnel while in and around designated swimming locations
Senior Line Medic (United States Army) July 2011 – July 2015
 Served honorably for four years and completed one, nine month combat tour in Afghanistan
 Maintained responsibility for 3 junior medics, the healthcare of 50 individuals, and an ambulance
 Conducted standardized medical management, assessments, treatments, and patient education
 Collaborated with physicians and physician assistants directly, in addition to standing orders
 Lead certification courses on combat lifesaving and team building
Internships and Clinical Experience______________________________________________
Emergency Department (Oro Valley Northwest Hospital) January 2019 – February 2019
 Built essential critical thinking and time management, while managing 3 to 4 patients
 Integrated to independently work as a nurse under a preceptor supervision for 180 hours
Telemetry (Southern AZ Veteran Affairs Health Care System) May 2018 – August 2018
 Effectively managed 5 to 6 patients, while solidifying cardiac and organizational skills
 Completed a total of 400 hours in the veteran affairs learning opportunities residency (VALOR)
Acute Care Nursing Clinical Fall 2017 – May 2019
 Banner SICU, CVICU, Neuro ICU, Pediatrics & Behavioral Health (480 hours)
 Pima County Community Health (75 hours)
 Tucson Medical Center Medical/Surgical (135 hours)
 St Joseph’s Obstetrics (75 hours)
 Arizona Veteran Affairs State Home (112 hours)