Marleis Garvin

Presenter and co-organizer for Abbott Freestyle Libre Canada wide virtual patient education programs

Developed and chaired an "Ask Me Anything: Obesity Management" event for registered nurses to gain understanding on how to optimize the role of the primary care nurse in managing and treating obesity

• Collaborates with a team of primary care physicians to provide evidence-based support and education for clients living with diabetes
• Provides in-depth diabetes focused assessment and education to patients living with type 1 and type 2 diabetes according to Diabetes Canada Guidelines
• Identifies diabetes and counsels patients on self-management strategies which include lifestyle changes, nutrition guidance, medication options, treatment adherence , and ongoing evaluation
• Adapts patient education to accommodate learning needs and cultural considerations
• Provides continuous glucose monitoring education, initiation, support, and follow up in person or via telehealth

• Coaches clients living with obesity to help them develop skills that can lead to meaningful changes in their health
• Conducts thorough assessments of clients medical history including complex chronic diseases, mental health, and family history
• Educates clients on the underlying causes of obesity and offers treatment options according to Obesity Canada Guidelines
• Coordinates care with physicians, mental health practitioners, social work, and healthy living programs
• Builds strong, trusting relationships with clients to enhance care and deliver comprehensive services
• Assesses clients unique lifestyle and nutrition needs based on medical and psychosocial history. This is based on clients' goals, and outcome-based recommendations
• Educates clients on therapeutic nutrition, food selection, exercise, and wellness

• Delivered emergency care services in a fast-paced environment that demanded critical thinking, attention to detail, and excellent communication skills while working in a high volume setting
• Triaged patients based on physical, psychological, and social needs
• Closely monitored patients to identify acute cardiovascular arrhythmias, strokes, renal failure, drug overdose, and other life-threatening illnesses
• Mentored new nurses, and nursing students, assisted department educators during nursing re-certification days
• Worked closely with EMS, CPS, and the mental health team to ensure appropriate and timely patient care
• Skills included medication and IV administration, ECG interpretation & monitoring, airway management, CPR, ACLS, admissions and discharge, charting and documentation