Every day, our nurses and caregivers are on the front lines of providing A Higher Standard® of care to clients in their homes, at their schools and wherever they need one-on-one support. And each year, we are honored to recognize those who excel and bring healing, peace and joy to clients across the United States.
BrightStar Care® has earned the Enterprise Champion for Quality designation from The Joint Commission every year since 2013. This prestigious achievement is only possible because of the hard-working nurses and caregivers who make a difference in the lives of their clients and their families.
We are proud to introduce you to this year’s regional winners!
Jill Tedesco, RN
Joyfully provides in-home infusion services to a homebound woman.
2023 Northeast Nurse of the Year
BrightStar Care® of Stroudsburg / Allentown
Jaimie Welch, LPN
Attends school with a teenager who has autism and intermittent seizures.
2023 Southeast Nurse of the Year
BrightStar Care® of Gastonia
Amiee Dayton, LPN
Provides superior care to a fragile, medically complex 7-year-old girl.
2023 Midwest Nurse of the Year
BrightStar Care® of Centerville / South Dayton
Ashley Alps, LPN
Helped a client overcome a grim diagnosis and discouragement.
2023 West Nurse of the Year
BrightStar Care® of Conejo Valley & Simi Valley
Comfort Amponsah, CHHA
Provides loving care for a 94-year-old woman with advanced dementia.
2023 Northeast Caregiver of the Year
BrightStar Care® of N. Middlesex Co.
Pamela (Pam) Daniel, CNA
Created an unbreakable bond with a woman who suffered a stroke.
2023 Southeast Caregiver of the Year
BrightStar Care® of Gastonia
Jonelle Bedell
Served her client with gentle care, attention and the gift of music.
2023 Midwest Caregiver of the Year
BrightStar Care® of Northern Michigan
Sarah Masciangelo
Delivers care, dignity and fun to a young man recovering from a TBI.
2023 West Caregiver of the Year
BrightStar Care® of Honolulu