Our Staff at BrightStar Care® Douglasville / Fairburn

Yonette Harry is the Owner of BrightStar Care Douglasville–Fairburn, a home healthcare agency she launched in March 2026 after more than 20 years in the medical field. Before opening her business, Yonette built her career as a Medical Assistant, most recently at Northside Hospital, where she developed a strong foundation in patient care, clinical operations, and compassionate service. Her hands-on experience working directly with patients and families shaped her commitment to delivering high-quality, reliable care in the home.

As owner and operator, Yonette is actively involved in all aspects of the business, including caregiver selection and training, client care planning, scheduling, compliance, and quality assurance. She leads with a focus on care, safety, consistency, and dignity, ensuring every client receives care that meets both clinical standards and personal needs.

Yonette’s approach to care is deeply rooted in her faith and her commitment to serving others with compassion, integrity, and respect. She believes that caring for people, especially during vulnerable moments, is both a responsibility and a calling, and she brings that perspective into every interaction with clients and families. In addition to her work in healthcare, Yonette is an author, pastor, and community leader, passionate about uplifting and supporting others.

She is also a devoted wife and proud mother of three adult children.

Shayla Williams is a dedicated Registered Nurse with over seven years of progressive healthcare experience and a genuine passion for people-centered care. Her journey in healthcare began as a Mental Health Technician, a foundation that shaped her deep understanding of patient vulnerability, empathy, and the importance of human connection in healing.

Over the course of her career, Shayla has built a remarkably diverse clinical background, working across emergency services, home health, long-term care (LTC), long-term acute care (LTAC), and mental and behavioral health settings. This breadth of experience has given her a well-rounded perspective on the healthcare continuum and an ability to meet patients wherever they are physically, emotionally, and clinically.

Her clinical expertise includes comprehensive patient assessment, medication administration, crisis intervention, and care coordination. She has worked with patient populations spanning all walks of life, from pediatric and adolescent patients to geriatric individuals, including those navigating complex medical and psychiatric conditions. Shayla is known for her ability to collaborate effectively within interdisciplinary teams, contributing to evidence-based care that prioritizes safety, positive outcomes, and seamless continuity of care.

Beyond her clinical skills, Shayla brings leadership experience through charge and supervisory roles, where she has supported daily operations, mentored colleagues, and helped maintain efficient, high-quality workflow even in the most demanding environments. She remains composed under pressure, making sound decisions quickly and confidently when it matters most.

At the heart of Shayla's practice is a commitment to patient advocacy. She believes that compassionate communication and emotional intelligence are not soft skills they are essential tools for delivering excellent care. She takes pride in building genuine trust with patients and their families, creating spaces where people feel heard, respected, and supported through some of their most difficult moments.

Shayla is equally committed to growth both her own and that of the teams she serves alongside. She values mentorship, lifelong learning, and a collaborative culture where everyone is empowered to do their best work. Her goal is simple but meaningful: to provide exceptional care and to contribute, every day, to an organization's mission of making healthcare better for those who need it most.