Sara Arvin
Wolcott,IN
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with over two decades of diverse experience in critical care, cardiothoracic nursing, diabetes education, and school health. Passionate about patient advocacy, health education, and fostering wellness in both clinical and academic settings. Adept at developing health programs and providing expert care tailored to diverse populations.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Health Care Workplace Specialist
08.2023 - Current
- Teaching foundational healthcare concepts including medical ethics, patient care, and safety.
- Delivering Medical Terminology instruction, focusing on word structure, medical prefixes/suffixes and terminology related to body systems.
- Ensuring alignment with Indiana Career and Technical Education standards for health science programs.
School Nurse
Tri-County School Corporation
Wolcott, IN
01.2015 - Current
- Provide comprehensive healthcare to students and faculty, including acute care, chronic disease management, and emergency response.
- Develop and implement individualized healthcare plans (IHPs) for students with chronic illnesses.
- Promote health education initiatives and wellness programs across the school district.
- Serve as a liaison between students, parents, and healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care.
Diabetes Educator
IU Health
Lafayette, Indiana
10.2012 - 09.2016
- Provided education and counseling for patients with diabetes to optimize disease management.
- Developed individualized treatment plans incorporating lifestyle modifications and medication management.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to enhance patient outcomes through education and support programs.
Cardiothoracic Clinical Nurse
CorVasc Physician Network
Lafayette, Indiana
01.2007 - 10.2012
- Assisted in the preoperative and postoperative care of cardiothoracic surgery patients.
- Provided patient education on cardiovascular health and post-surgical recovery.
- Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team to ensure continuity of care.
Intensive Care Nurse
St. Elizabeth Hospital
Lafayette, IN
01.2001 - 01.2007
- Delivered high-quality critical care to patients in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU).
- Managed ventilators, central lines, and life-sustaining treatments.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during critical care situations.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - BSN
Purdue University
05-2001
Skills
- Acute & Critical Care Nursing
- School & Community Health
- Health Education & Wellness Promotion
- Providing foundational health care concepts education to high school students
- Patient Advocacy & Support
- Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Emergency Response & Crisis Management
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN), State of Indiana
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Instructor
- State of Indiana Workplace Specialist II
Timeline
Health Care Workplace Specialist
08.2023 - Current
School Nurse
Tri-County School Corporation
01.2015 - Current
Diabetes Educator
IU Health
10.2012 - 09.2016
Cardiothoracic Clinical Nurse
CorVasc Physician Network
01.2007 - 10.2012
Intensive Care Nurse
St. Elizabeth Hospital
01.2001 - 01.2007
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - BSN
Purdue University