Jennifer Faylee Roddey, LPN

Jennifer is a dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse based in West and Middle 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 psychiatry, providing compassionate, patient-centered support to some of the most vulnerable populations. Currently serving at Mulberry Health and Rehabilitation & 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 hundreds at American Health Communities and has received recognition from patients’ families for treating residents with dignity, respect, and the utmost professional nursing care. 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)
• Lyon Healthcare Employee Recognition - Family Nomination (2026)

• 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