Janelle Bacareza

I am honored to serve as the School Nurse at St. Theresa Catholic School. I hold a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of California, Irvine, and bring over 15 years of experience in both direct patient care and healthcare operations.

My nursing career has taken me across the country, with clinical experience in California, Indiana, and Massachusetts. I’ve served in Medical-Surgical/Telemetry and Neonatal Intensive Care at UC Irvine Medical Center (Orange, CA), Neonatal ICU at Union Hospital (Terre Haute, IN), and Neonatal ICU at Tufts Medical Center (Boston, MA).

Beyond bedside care, I’ve worked in healthcare leadership, particularly in the staffing industry, where I supported healthcare professionals and clients through clinical onboarding, credentialing, and quality assurance—ensuring that clinicians were fully prepared and compliant before entering client facilities.

As both a nurse and a parent who values the gift of Catholic education, I feel truly blessed to be part of a school community that nurtures the whole child—mind, body, and spirit. Inspired by the charism of St. Thérèse’s Little Way, I strive to offer care with gentleness, humility, and love in the everyday moments that support our students’ well-being.

My goal is to create a safe, compassionate, and faith-filled environment where students can learn, grow, and thrive. I look forward to walking alongside our students and families as we journey together in faith, health, and growth. Please feel free to reach out if I can support your child’s well-being in any way.