Our Staff at BrightStar Care^® Fort Wayne

With a distinctive background that blends healthcare and human resources, Courtney brings over 15 years of leadership and service to her role as Director of Nursing at BrightStar Care. Her professional journey began in college, working as a recruiter for amusement parks while earning her Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science and Sports Medicine. She went on to spend more than a decade in Human Resources, ultimately becoming a Human Resources Director. Driven by a passion for caregiving, Courtney transitioned into nursing after earning her Degree in Nursing. Since then, she has served as a floor nurse, charge nurse, and RN Case Manager, all of which have shaped her path to her current leadership position.

Outside of work, Courtney enjoys spending quality time with her family. A devoted football fan, she proudly volunteers as a board member for a local youth football and cheer league—an experience she finds incredibly rewarding. The family also shares a love for travel and has visited nearly 10 amusement parks across the U.S., with many more adventures on the horizon.

With over 15 years of experience in the healthcare industry, Jen brings a deep passion for patient care and a strong background in healthcare management to her role as Director of Operations. Inspired early on by her mother who served as a dedicated nurse, Jen pursued a career in Occupational Therapy and quickly advanced into leadership roles focused on improving quality of life for others.

Throughout her career, Jen has remained committed to helping individuals regain independence and achieve the highest possible quality of life. Her expertise spans clinical care and operational leadership, with a focus on delivering exceptional customer service and support to both patients and care teams.

In her current role, Jen oversees operations in the Fort Wayne and Lafayette areas, ensuring that every client receives the highest standard of care.

Outside of work, Jen enjoys taking on home renovation projects with her husband, spending time with family, and cheering on their favorite college and NFL teams.

I have been in the HealthCare Industry for over 25yrs.  I started out as a CNA/QMA in a Long Term Nursing Facility, then worked my way up to Admissions and Marketing.  I started with BrightStar Care Fort Wayne since 2014.  Home Care has been so rewarding for me.  I see the families when the current help is not going well or they have no help at all.  I love seeing the stress leave their faces when I can assure them that help is on the way.  In my free time, I spend my evenings and weekends watching my daughter pitch for her softball team. 
 

I have worked for Brightstar for almost a year.  Before coming to Brightstar I worked in management for 13 years. I enjoy working closely with employees to help with their personnel develop and support the connection between employer and employee.