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Jacqueline Gagnon RN MSN HC-BC RYT

Wrentham,MA

Summary

Dedicated RN Health Coach, Chronic Disease and Lifestyle Management Educator with success in improving the lives of patients through one-on-one, group coaching and education. Accomplished at Motivational Interviewing to provide guidance in behavior modifications.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Nurse Health Coach, Chronic Disease and Lifestyle Management Educator

FoxHill Village
05.2023 - Current
  • Educate patients on disease management, self-care techniques, and wellness strategies to improve long-term health outcomes.
  • Utilize motivational interviewing in both one-on-one and group settings to support patients in achieving health goals.
  • Facilitate monthly support groups focused on chronic disease management, lifestyle change, and emotional well-being.
  • Guide patients through the transition from private home environments to independent community living.
  • Develop and distribute a monthly health newsletter to promote wellness, share resources, and increase health literacy.
  • Contribute to quality improvement initiatives by identifying gaps in care, tracking patient outcomes, and supporting data-driven solutions.

Registered Yoga Teacher

Adirondack Club
02.2008 - Current
  • Develop and facilitate a weekly mind body practice.

Health Coach

Vida Health
10.2020 - 04.2023
  • Guide clients in setting realistic goals, implementing effective action plans, and monitoring progress for long-term success. Programs include: Weight Loss, Stress Management, Resilience and Diabetes Prevention Program.
  • Complete a six-week Advanced Motivational Interviewing program for personal advancement.

Nurse Health Coach Cardiac Rehabilitation

South Shore Hospital
09.2020 - 04.2023
  • Perform initial pre-program patient assessment and analysis of modifiable risk factors.
  • Implement care plans by monitoring, evaluating and educating on patient lifestyle and behavior changes to reduce cardiac risk factors.
  • Chairperson of Unit Based Council.

Nurse Health Coach Cardiac Rehabilitation

Brigham and Women Hospital
11.2019 - 10.2020
  • Partner with technology platforms to remotely health coach, monitor and educate clients in Cardiac Rehabilitation program during the COVID-19 Pandemic.
  • Support COVID-19 Call Center Task Force to facilitate appropriate testing and clinical referrals.

Nurse Health Coach

Signature Healthcare
11.2016 - 11.2019
  • Promote and improve employee's health by providing one on one Health Coaching to reduce health care costs as a self-insured institution.
  • Develop and teach lifestyle and chronic disease management workshops including Diabetes Prevention Program.
  • Review and analyze operational plans related to health education to reduce chronic disease gaps in care.

Clinical Nurse Educator Cardiac Surgery

Brigham's & Women's Hospital
05.2003 - 11.2016
  • Coach, mentor and educate nursing staff, preceptors, nursing students, patient care assistants, patients and families on a Cardiac Surgery, Ventricular Assist unit.
  • Develop, facilitate and teach intensive programs in preparation for relocation to the newly built Cardiovascular Center.

Education

Master of Science - Critical Care Nursing Education

University of Massachusetts - Boston
Boston, MA

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Northeastern University
Boston, MA

Certification

  • Board Certified Nurse Health Coach
  • Health Coach End of Life Certification
  • Diabetes Prevention Program Certification
  • Precision Nutrition Certification in Exercise Nutrition
  • BLS Certified

Timeline

Nurse Health Coach, Chronic Disease and Lifestyle Management Educator

FoxHill Village
05.2023 - Current

Health Coach

Vida Health
10.2020 - 04.2023

Nurse Health Coach Cardiac Rehabilitation

South Shore Hospital
09.2020 - 04.2023

Nurse Health Coach Cardiac Rehabilitation

Brigham and Women Hospital
11.2019 - 10.2020

Nurse Health Coach

Signature Healthcare
11.2016 - 11.2019

Registered Yoga Teacher

Adirondack Club
02.2008 - Current

Clinical Nurse Educator Cardiac Surgery

Brigham's & Women's Hospital
05.2003 - 11.2016

Master of Science - Critical Care Nursing Education

University of Massachusetts - Boston

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Northeastern University
Jacqueline Gagnon RN MSN HC-BC RYT