Jessica McGhee LPN,IP,CDP
Summary
Dynamic healthcare leader with extensive experience in managing daily operations in assisted living and nursing environments. Skilled in budget management, emergency preparedness, and fostering effective communication among staff and families to ensure high-quality resident care. Over 21 years in Healthcare Experience, with a passion for caring for others.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Executive Director
Homestead at Towne Center
Van Wert, Ohio
08.2025 - Current
- Managed budgets to allocate resources effectively across programs and departments.
- Led daily operations to ensure high-quality resident care and satisfaction.
- Oversaw compliance with health regulations and safety standards for residents.
- Fostered relationships with families to address concerns and improve communication.
- Recruited, trained, mentored, evaluated, coached, and managed staff members to ensure success in achieving their goals.
Director of Assisted Living
Maplecrest Senior Living
Bluffton, Ohio
03.2024 - 08.2025
- Implemented safety measures to maintain a secure living environment for residents.
- Developed training programs for staff on topics such as customer service, infection control, emergency preparedness and safety protocols.
- Facilitated communication between residents, families, and healthcare providers.
- Managed staff schedules to ensure adequate coverage and service continuity.
- Oversaw daily operations, including staffing, scheduling, budgeting, compliance with regulations and safety standards.
Director of Nursing
Hearth & Home
VanWert, OH
11.2022 - 01.2024
- Oversaw daily operations of nursing department, ensuring effective staffing, scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation to optimize patient care.
- Implemented strategies for improving patient satisfaction scores in the nursing department on an ongoing basis.
- Ensured compliance with state regulations regarding nurse-to-patient ratios and other safety guidelines.
- Monitored changes in laws and regulations related to healthcare delivery services, ensuring compliance and minimizing risk for the organization.
- Reviewed incident reports submitted by nurses to identify trends and improve patient safety protocols.
Travel Nurse
Lima Memorial Heath Systems
Lima, OH
08.2020 - 11.2022
- Delivered direct patient care across diverse settings at Lima Memorial Health Systems, ensuring individualized treatment plans.
- Administered medications while closely monitoring patient responses during treatment cycles to optimize recovery.
- Utilized electronic health record systems for efficient documentation and communication.
- Provided comprehensive nursing care to patients with acute, chronic, and complex conditions, addressing specific health needs.
- Managed multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment while maintaining quality standards.
Licensed Practical Nurse
St.Rita's Medical Center
Lima, Ohio
01.2015 - 06.2020
- Provided direct patient care in various departments, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Administered prescribed medications and treatments, ensuring adherence to care plans.
- Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health record systems.
- Observed and documented changes in patient's condition, promptly reporting significant findings to registered nurse or physician.
- Monitored vital signs, fluid intake and output levels, and glucose levels, facilitating timely interventions based on medical test results.
STNA
St.Rita's Medical Center
Lima, OH
12.2005 - 01.2015
- Documented patient progress and care activities in electronic health records.
- Responded promptly to patient calls, addressing needs with compassion.
- Provided basic patient care, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to patients.
- Assisted patients with mobility issues in transferring from bed to wheelchair or other assistive device.
- Reported any changes in the patient's condition to the nurse on duty.
Education
Certified Dementia Practitioner -
NCCDP/ICCDP
Sparta, NJ11-2025
Non-DOT Urine Drug Test Certification -
Quest Diagnostics
VanWert, Ohio09-2025
DOT Regulations(49 CFR, Part 40) - Breath Alcohol Technician
ALCOPRO
Knoxville, TN09-2025
CPR/AED Adult, Child ,Infant +First Aid -
American Health Academy
Irving, TX08-2025
Infection Preventionist -
Centers For Disease Control And Prevention
Atlanta, GA01-2024
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Apollo Practical School of Nursing
Lima, Ohio02-2015
Skills
- Patient care and support
- Infection control strategies
- Regulatory compliance
- Staff training and development
- Emergency preparedness planning
- Medication administration
- Budget management
- Leadership development
- Case management
- Marketing strategies
- Staff management
- Team leadership training
- Education and training
- Report compilation and analysis
- Community engagement initiatives
Accomplishments
- Daisy Award Winner 2016
- Daisy Award Nominee 2015
- Gold Star Award Winner-Employee Performance
Certification
- Certified Dementia Practitioner
- License Practical Nurse
Timeline
Executive Director
Homestead at Towne Center
08.2025 - Current
Director of Assisted Living
Maplecrest Senior Living
03.2024 - 08.2025
Director of Nursing
Hearth & Home
11.2022 - 01.2024
Travel Nurse
Lima Memorial Heath Systems
08.2020 - 11.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse
St.Rita's Medical Center
01.2015 - 06.2020
STNA
St.Rita's Medical Center
12.2005 - 01.2015
Certified Dementia Practitioner -
NCCDP/ICCDP
Non-DOT Urine Drug Test Certification -
Quest Diagnostics
DOT Regulations(49 CFR, Part 40) - Breath Alcohol Technician
ALCOPRO
CPR/AED Adult, Child ,Infant +First Aid -
American Health Academy
Infection Preventionist -
Centers For Disease Control And Prevention
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Apollo Practical School of Nursing