Our Staff at BrightStar Care® S. Nashville

Our experienced and compassionate staff is dedicated to caring for your loved one as if they were family. Get to know our team.

  • Danielle Burris

    Branch Manager
    Danielle is a Tennessee native. Since high school, Danielle has had a passion for taking care of others. Danielle graduated from WKU with a Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies with a focus in Health and a Minor in Gerontology. She has certificates in Aging Studies and Long-term Care Administration. She started her career in Assisted Living as an Administrator. In March 2023 she joined BrightStar Care. Danielle loves to spend time her free time with her family.
    Danielle Burris
  • Jenny Teixeira

    Director of Nursing
    Jenny has been a Registered Nurse for over 20 years. She holds degrees in Clinical Counseling Psychology and Nursing from San Jose State University in San Jose, Ca. She spent the majority of her career working in a hospital setting in a wide variety hospital units including ICU, ER, Labor and Delivery and in the outpatient clinical setting as Charge Nurse of General, Vascular and Plastic Surgery and Wound Care. Jenny and her husband of 25 years have 4 children from the ages of 15 to 22. In her free time she enjoys volunteering at her children’s schools, being an active member of her community women’s club and bible study, running, reading, baking and spending time with her family. She joined Brightstar in January of 2023 and loves visiting and caring for her patients in a home health setting.
    Jenny Teixeira
  • Nanette Pielak

    Business Development Manager
    Nanette Pielak is a dedicated individual who has spent over three decades serving in senior care. Her expertise is in healthcare sales, marketing and branding. However, what moves her heart most is working closely with seniors and their families as they navigate the often-confusing care options available. Nanette is also an advocate for mental health awareness. Through her work, she strives to improve the overall quality of life for older adults and ensure they receive the care and support they deserve.
    Nanette Pielak
  • Lynda Talamonte

    Customer Care Manager
    Lynda started caring for others in 2018. The one thing she loves about in-home care is the stories client's families tell her. She joined BrightStar in 2022 when moved here from Arizona. Very quickly she elevated from caregiver to Customer Care Manager. She's married with 7 kids. The whole family loves to be outside and makes a goal of having a family game day once a week. They have 2 dogs and a cat.
  • Haley Muller

    Recruiter
    Haley is from Chicago, IL and has been in Nashville for almost 5 years and enjoy the weather here much more. She joined the BrightStar Care team in 2023. She has a Master's degree in Industrial and Organizational Psychology and a passion for connecting people with new career opportunities. Haley has 5 years of recruiting experience with 3 being in healthcare recruiting. Outside of work she loves exploring new hiking trails, cheering on the Titans, cooking, or reading a new book.
    Haley Muller

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