Jenna Nelson
Wellness Coach

As a coach and educator, Jenna Nelson meets people where they are, with compassion, clarity, and a deep respect for the complexity of their roles. Her coaching is rooted in the belief that well-being is not a luxury but a necessity, especially for those working in high-stakes and caregiving professions. Jenna creates a supportive and nonjudgmental space where clients can pause, reflect, and reconnect to themselves. Whether she is guiding individuals through the realities of burnout or helping teams shift toward healthier dynamics, she brings a steady presence, clinical insight, and a genuine desire to see others thrive both personally and professionally

Representative assignments include:

  • Designed and facilitated “Work Your Happy,” a board-approved burnout recovery and prevention program for healthcare professionals with 4 CEUs for nurses
  • Trained healthcare teams through live and virtual workshops focused on workplace wellness and stress management
  • Led certification programs for aesthetic nursing practices with a focus on clinical excellence and safety
  • Served as a charge nurse and committee member at Providence St. Vincent's Hospital for over 18 years

Business And Organizational Leadership Experience

Jenna Nelson is a wellness advocate, nurse educator, and coach who brings warmth, presence, and deep understanding to her work. With more than 22 years of nursing experience, including 18 years in high-risk obstetrics and NICU care, Jenna has walked alongside healthcare professionals through the full spectrum of emotional and physical demands that come with caring for others. She knows firsthand the toll that chronic stress, compassion fatigue, and burnout can have on even the most passionate and committed individuals. In response, she created Work Your Happy, an evidence-based program that offers practical tools to help professionals manage stress, restore balance, and reconnect with what matters most. Her approach is relational and grounded, weaving together education, lived experience, and a belief that transformation begins when people feel truly seen and supported. Jenna’s mission is to hold space for healing, to empower sustainable well-being, and to walk with those who care for others as they learn to care for themselves.

Industry Coaching Experience

  • Healthcare
  • Corporate

Functional Coaching Experience

  • Burnout Recognition & Prevention
  • Resilience & Stress Management Strategies
  • Team Cohesion & Peer Support
  • Curriculum Development & Education Delivery

Leader levels

  • Frontline Clinical Staff
  • Charge Nurses & Team Leads
  • Emerging Wellness Leaders

Assessments & Certifications

  • Registered Nurse, BSN
  • RNC-MNN (Maternal Newborn Nursing)
  • BLS Certified
  • Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing for Continuing Education

Education

  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing Washington State University

Languages

  • English