Carole Jakucs is a California-licensed Registered Nurse, Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES), and National Diabetes Prevention Program Lifestyle Coach with deep expertise in diabetes, diabetes prevention, patient self-care, healthcare policy, and medical record security. She is a seasoned writer and speaker whose work empowers patients and healthcare professionals to adopt best practices for wellness and safety.
Carole’s writing has been featured in leading publications, including Nurse.com, Healthline.com, Working Nurse Magazine, Westways (AAA), Cinch (Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance), and PI Magazine, covering topics from diabetes and chronic disease management to travel health, risk management, and nurse retention.
With a Master of Science in Nursing and a background spanning pediatric emergency care, medical-surgical nursing, and clinical leadership, Carole brings decades of hands-on healthcare experience. She previously served as Clinical Nurse Supervisor at Loyola Marymount University Student Health Services, where she oversaw operations, staff training, IT, and risk management, and participated in accreditation efforts and campus emergency response initiatives.
Carole currently practices as a Diabetes Care and Education Specialist at Torrance Memorial Medical Center while continuing her health journalism and education work. She also volunteers with the Los Angeles County Disaster Healthcare Volunteers and guest lectures at California State University, Fullerton.
FEE RANGE: 5-10k
Speech Topics:
- Demystifying Diabetes: Types, Risk Factors, Treatment, And Self-Management
A clear, actionable overview of diabetes for patients and caregivers, with practical strategies to prevent complications and thrive. - Traveling Smart with Diabetes
Essential tips for safe, stress-free travel, including medication management, nutrition planning, and emergency preparedness. - Healthy Habits for Busy Professionals
Simple, sustainable lifestyle practices to stay energized, prevent burnout, and support long-term wellness while balancing career demands. - Travel Health Essentials for Professionals on the Go
Proactive strategies to prevent illness and injury while traveling for business, plus self-care skills to handle health challenges on the road. - Protecting Patient Privacy: Best Practices for Healthcare Providers
Actionable guidance for minimizing the risks of breaches in patient confidentiality and maintaining compliance with HIPAA standards. - Caring for Aging or Ailing Loved Ones: Health and Safety Essentials
Practical insights and tools to help families manage the care, safety, and well-being of elderly or chronically ill relatives.
Travels from Los Angeles, CA
