Jennifer F. Roddey, LPN
Jennifer is a dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse based in Decaturville, Tennessee, with approximately 20 years of experience in geriatric nursing and long-term care. Throughout her career, she has developed specialized expertise in dementia care, memory care units, and geriatric inpatient psychiatry, providing compassionate, patient-centered support to some of the most vulnerable populations. Currently serving at Perry County Nursing Home, Jennifer is known for her strong clinical skills, attention to detail in patient documentation, and commitment to maintaining a safe and therapeutic care environment.
Jennifer’s career reflects both clinical excellence and leadership capability. She has held roles ranging from MDS Coordinator to Assistant Director of Nursing, where she contributed to staff supervision, care planning, regulatory compliance, and quality improvement initiatives. Her ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and implement efficient care protocols has consistently improved patient outcomes and operational performance. Earlier in her career, she also served as a Risk Manager, further strengthening her expertise in compliance, safety, and healthcare regulations.
A graduate of Tennessee Technology Center at Hohenwald, where she earned her LPN credential as valedictorian, Jennifer has been recognized for both her professional achievements and compassionate approach to care. She was named a Top 50 Employee among thousands at American Health Communities and has received recognition from patients’ families for treating residents with dignity and respect. After stepping back from leadership to support her family, Jennifer is now eager to reengage in advanced roles, bringing her experience, empathy, and dedication back into nursing leadership and patient advocacy.
• Tennessee Technology Center in Hohenwald
• Tennessee - LPN program
• LPN
• CPR Instructor (5 years)
• American Health Communities Top 50 Employees Award (2018)
• Lions Healthcare Employee Recognition - Family Nomination (2025)
• Lupus Research Foundation
• Lupus Research Foundation - planning annual walk for lupus research
• Church activities
• Little League Baseball and softball coaching
• Junior Pro Football League cheerleading coaching
Areas of Specialization/Expertise
- Geriatric nursing
- Dementia
- Long-term care
- Skilled nursing
- Memory care
- Geriatric inpatient psych
What do you enjoy most about practicing medicine?
I love it. I can't see myself doing anything else. It's my heart. I've always been that type person, I've always wanted others to be okay, giving to others, and caring for them. I've known since I was a little girl that I was always going to be a nurse. That's what I've always seen I wanted to be when I grew up. I remember saying it in school. I mean, that's just what I did, and I love it.