Doula Profile: Precious Jackson
Precious Jackson is an end-of-life doula who grew-up in Chicago. She currently works as a certified nursing assistant in Florida.
Q&A with Precious
When and why did you decide to become an end-of-life doula?
I started working in the health care field when 9/11 happened. I was a single mother of two children and was laid off from the airport. My cousin who was a nurse told me to get my CNA license, and it changed my life around. I worked in the ER, ICU, SCPU, oncology, burn unit. I tried other places, but I wanted to really take care of people. So I did home health, which sent me into different homes with different types of patients. This is when I was introduced to hospice.
What is your pathway to practicing as a doula?
Making sure that everyone is comfortable and loved.
What type of environment do you work in?
I work in all types of environments.
What do you do before you meet with a new client?
I go outside and ground myself and practice meditation.
Can you share a short anecdote or insight that changed you?
I can see their spirits leave with a smile on their faces.
Who has been one of your teachers or mentors?
All the nurses and doctors that show compassion toward their patients.
What do you wish you had known when you started as a doula?
The business side of being a doula.
Do you have any words of encouragement for fellow doulas?
Keep going even if you fall or the families don’t like you.
What is your dream for your practice or doulas in general?
That I try to help everyone that is alone or doesn’t understand what is going on.
Posted 11/6/2025