Our Staff at BrightStar Care® Bellingham / Mount Vernon

My life dream of helping people in need was realized with the formation of BrightsStar Care of Bellingham/Mt. Vernon in July of 2021. I’ve enjoyed 39-years of commercial, industrial and institutional success and am honored to lead our talented home care team as CEO/Owner. I recognize the importance of providing safe and effective care as a result of my long career and family experiences with many hospitals and nursing facilities. I’m a chemist and graduate of Northwest University, with a degree in Business Management. I really believe the BrightStar Care model helps people realize a higher quality of life with proactive solutions that maintain their dignity and independence within their own homes. I’m Happily married with 6 children and reside in Bellingham, WA. In my spare time, I love to sportfish and hike with my wife, kids and our loyal hunting dogs - Marco and Polo.

I joined BrightStar Care in November of 2021 as the Sales Manager. Prior to BrightStar Care I was the Sales Director for Pegasus Senior Living. During my tenure at Pegasus, I earned top sales for the year. I helped grow their community from 67% occupancy to 95%. I graduated from Ferndale High School and currently live in Bellingham with my husband, our youngest of two children, 6 dogs, 2 cats, and 1 fish. When I’m not busy with BrightStar Care, I also take pride in being a Mary Kay Sales Director. I have been running my Mary Kay business for 10 years. I enjoy time with Family and friends and love crafting and painting.

As our Director of Nursing, Jessica is passionate about the people she cares for and making a difference in the lives of BrightStar Care clients and caregivers. An avid learner, Jessica graduated from Highline Community College in 2014 as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) and then earned her Pre-Nursing and Nursing ADN credentials from Skagit Valley College.  Jessica went on to Washington State University, receiving her bachelor’s degree as a Registered Nurse (RN) in 2021.  Jessica has a diverse RN healthcare background, including infusions, infection control training, EMR systems, behavioral health, general medical, pain management, IV therapy, chemotherapy, and emergency room response/RN. She has been providing oversight of patients and staff in hospitals and correctional and senior care facilities since 2014.  In her spare time, Jessica works alongside her husband in their pyrophoric fireworks business and hangs out with her kids and family.  She enjoys baking, hiking and being outdoors.  

With over 12 years of experience in senior care, primarily within long-term care communities, Myan Rush is passionate about enhancing the quality of life for seniors. Recently joining BrightStar Care as the Customer Care Manager, Myan's journey in healthcare was inspired by personal experiences as a patient, which revealed the importance of compassionate and effective support.

Dedicated to providing the highest standard of care, Myan inspires our caregiving team to do the same. Outside of work, Myan cherishes time spent with her partner, pets, and family on Whidbey Island. A creative spirit, Myan enjoys playing piano and singing, as well as painting and exploring the beauty of nature.