Congratulations to Kari E. for being December’s Employee of the Month!
We are thrilled to announce Kari E. as our December Employee of the Month. Kari is an exceptional nurse and an invaluable member of our team. As our Assistant Director of Nursing, she manages numerous administrative duties with grace and efficiency. These include starting new cases, making clinical calls on behalf of our patients, following up on hospitalizations or caregiver concerns, and much more. On top of these responsibilities, Kari also sees a number of infusion patients and provides coverage for additional patients when their primary nurses are unavailable.
Kari’s dedication to ensuring clients receive the highest quality care is unmatched. She has gone above and beyond time and again, demonstrating her unwavering commitment to her patients. During a blizzard, Kari drove across the Mackinac Bridge to ensure a client received their infusion medication on time. She has worked tirelessly on weekends, including picking up infusion clients on Saturdays and covering caregiver shifts on Sundays—even sacrificing her only day off to support a husband-and-wife duo needing care. On Mother's Day, when a caregiver called off, Kari selflessly canceled her personal plans to provide care so the family could still enjoy their Mother’s Day brunch. Her actions exemplify the true spirit of compassion and dedication.
This year, Kari received five Nurse of the Year nominations from her patients—a testament to her exceptional service and care. Patients have praised her flexibility, kindness, and the sense of calm and safety she brings into their homes. One patient expressed their gratitude, saying she “makes an unpleasant procedure tolerable,” while another shared how she “makes infusions less distressing and traumatizing.” These heartfelt testimonials speak volumes about the positive impact Kari has on the lives of those she serves.
Thank you, Kari, for your hard work and dedication—not only to your patients but to the entire BrightStar family. You are truly a rare gem, and we are blessed to have you on our team. Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition!