Janine Gilarde, RN, BSN, NBC-HWC

The Chef Coaching program aims to improve nutrition through culinary training combined with health coaching principles.

• Facilitate interactive break-out sessions at Harvard Medical School's bi-annual Lifestyle Medicine Conferences.
• Demonstrate coaching skills; provide education and encouraging feedback as participants practice new skills.

Responsible for health promotion and maintenance, medication administration and acute and chronic medical/ behavioral crisis management.

• Collaborate with caregivers and interdisciplinary team to coordinate care for members.
• Review clinical documents and medical protocols to verify accuracy. Commended for ability to synthesize and present information, enhancing member safety.

Offering Health and Wellness Coaching, Reiki and Yoga.

• Provide support and accountability, helping clients remain motivated to attain personal health goals.
• Assist clients in developing SMART goals and action plans to inspire healthier habits.
• Provide evidence-based information on nutrition, fitness, sleep and stress to assist clients in improving overall health.

Guided participants through two year telephonic lifestyle intervention for Breast Cancer Weight Loss (BWEL) study investigating impact of weight loss on disease outcomes.

• Implemented research protocol utilizing 42-week curriculum; provided education on general nutrition, physical activity and other lifestyle behaviors
• Encouraged participants to set and achieve reasonable goals; Recognized for consistently helping participants reach/exceed study weight loss goals.

Responsible for oversight of Medication Administration Program (MAP).

• Provided health-related training, education and monitoring supports to staff; Identified and assisted with opportunities for staff performance improvement to enhance early resolution of health problems and maintain health of individuals served.
• Identified process improvement opportunities; developed and implemented policies and procedures to ensure program compliance with all regulations.
• Recognized for substantially contributing to successful organization DPH accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.

Provided community Group Adult Foster Care (GAFC) services to adults with intellectual disabilities, psychiatric conditions, and complex health needs.

• Assessed medication management, monitored medical conditions.
• Developed individualized care plans with a focus on wellness, health promotion and illness prevention.
• Evaluated educational, behavioral, emotional, and psychosocial factors that impacted implementation of care plans; Provided anticipatory guidance to clients and families respectful of individual preferences, needs, and values.

Managed medication administration and on-going assessment of healthcare needs of individuals served.

• Promoted wellness for better behavioral and physical health; Served a resource and developed and facilitated wellness groups to promote healthier lifestyles.
• Developed care plans and monitored, documented and reviewed health goals. Assisted individuals served to overcome barriers and to live more independently.
• Communicated with healthcare providers; successfully built rapport and long-term relationships to ensure optimal client care.