Arizona State Board of Nursing...2020/09/24 · Shawn Lane Smith AKA: Lane Smith RN150438 (Anderson) The proceeding began at 8:45AM with the following Board members present: Andersen,

Arizona State Board of Nursing Doug Ducey Joey Ridenour

Governor Executive Director

Board Meeting Minutes

The regular meeting of the Arizona State Board of Nursing convened at 8:09am, Thursday, September 24, 2020 in

Board Room A, at the Board of Nursing office, 1740 W. Adams Street, Phoenix, Arizona, with Dr. Carmen Hill-

Mekoba, DNP, APRN-BC, President, presiding.

BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT:

Dr. Carmen Hill-Mekoba, DNP, APRN-BC, President (Virtual)

Cecelia Andersen BSN, RN, Secretary

Theresa (Terri) Berrigan, LPN, C-AL, Member

Elizabeth Boyer, RN, Member (Virtual)

Lori Gutierrez, MSN, RN-C, Member (Virtual)

Carolyn McCormies, RN, MS, FNP-BC, Member

BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT:

Angela Fountain, RN, MSN, CRNA, Member

Dr. Lisa Smith, PhD, RN, CNE, Member

LEGAL COUNSEL:

Elizabeth Campbell, Assistant Attorney General

STAFF DIRECTORS:

Joey Ridenour, RN, MN, FAAN, Executive Director

Janeen Dahn, PhD, RN, FNP-C, Associate Director of Operations, Hearing and Compliance

Cindy Mand, MSN, RN, Associate Director, Complaints & Investigations

Robert Ellis, BSIT, MBA, MPM, Associate Director of IT and Finance

STAFF:

Anna Anderson, BA, Senior Investigator

Irene Barajas, Senior Investigator

Shawna Bonner, MSN, RN, Program Administrator

Susan Bushong, B.A., Senior Investigator

Diane Caruso, MSN, FNP-C, CRRN, Advanced Practice Nurse Consultant

Stephanie Chambers, MN, RN, Nurse Practice Consultant

Stephanie Cruz, Senior Investigator

David Elson, Senior Investigator

Tiffany Fotinos, MSN, FNP-C, Advanced Practice Nurse Consultant

Cindy George, BSN, RN, Education Program Administrator

Kathleen Harrington, MSN-INF, RN, Program Administrator

Amy Heistand, BSN, RN, PCCN, Nurse Practice Consultant

David Hrabe, PhD, RN, NC-BC, Education Program Administrator

Dolores Hurtado, Senior Investigator

Ruth Kish, MN, RN, Nurse Practice Consultant

Lyn Ledbetter, Administrative Assistant II

Emma Mamaluy, JD, Chief Counsel

Pam Millben, BAS, Senior Investigator

Michelle Morton, Senior Investigator

Naira Kutnerian, Legal Secretary II, Investigator

Kirk Olson, Program Manager

Loral Anne Pultz, BSN, RN, Nurse Practice Consultant

Kevin Rapkoch, BSN, RN, Nurse Practice Consultant

Bonnie Richter, MSW, Senior Investigator

Kathy Scott, PhD, MPA, BSN, RN, Education Program

Administrator

Brent Sutter, Senior Investigator

AZBN Regular Meeting Minutes September 24-25, 2020 1 of 76

I. Call to Order

The meeting was called to order at 8:09am, Thursday, September 23, 2020.

The following Board members were physically present: Andersen, Berrigan, and McCormies.

The following Board members were virtually present: Boyer, Gutierrez, and Hill-Mekoba.

Hill-Mekoba presided.

Hill-Mekoba welcomed members of the audience, explained the procedure for addressing the Board, and stated the

mission of the Board.

II.H. APRN/RN/LPN/CNA Investigative Report/Potential Summary Suspension Pursuant to A.R.S. §

41-1092.11(B) and/or Acceptance of a Consent Agreement and/or Adoption of Complaint &

Notice of Hearing

II.H.1. Kaye Lynn Latino

AKA: Kaye Lynn Wilson

LP046952 (Richter)

The proceeding began at 8:18am with the following Board members present: Andersen, Berrigan, Boyer, Gutierrez,

Hill-Mekoba, and McCormies.

Latino was telephonically present; legal counsel Mike Goldberg was not present.

Richter, who was present telephonically, confirmed the Board received the updated investigative report that was

uploaded earlier in the week.

McCormies moved, Berrigan seconded, and it was unanimously carried, to accept the recommendation of Board staff.

VOTE Berrigan

Member

McCormies

Member

Andersen

Secretary

Hill-

Mekoba

President

Boyer

Member

Gutierrez

Member

Fountain

Member

Smith

Member

YES 6 ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐ ☐

NO 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSTAIN 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

RECUSED 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSENT 2 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☒



Notice of Hearing

II.H.2. Jarred Allen Vincent LP Applicant; Compact LPN (Bushong)



Vincent was telephonically present and addressed the Board.

Bushong confirmed the Board received the updates that were uploaded earlier in the week and stated the Respondent

has agreed to but has not signed the proposed Consent Agreement.

Board members discussed that the evaluation was completed and the appropriate action.

McCormies moved, Hill-Mekoba seconded, based upon the information presented at this meeting and contained in

the investigative report, accept the recommendation of Board staff, if signed issue licensure, and meeting all licensure

requirements. Agreement would need to be signed by the end of the Board meeting. (No vote was taken on this

motion.)

Vincent stated that he is no longer seeking Arizona licensure because he is moving back to Delaware.


Board members discussed options to proceed, including how discipline will affect him in other states. Campbell stated

that the application and privilege to practice needs to be addressed and gave examples of how to proceed.

Berrigan moved, McCormies seconded, and after discussion it was unanimously carried, to table the case.



Notice of Hearing

II.H.3. Paul Frederick Regis RN206636; UCNA1000001135 (Barajas)



Regis was telephonically present and addressed the Board.

Barajas did not have any updates.

Board members discussed whether a showing of extraordinary circumstances or the possibility of irreparable harm

has been made supporting the need for a Summary Suspension.

Board members discussed whether the foregoing conduct poses an immediate threat to the public health, safety, or

welfare and requires emergency action pursuant to A.R.S. § 41-1092.11(B).

McCormies moved, Andersen seconded, and it was unanimously carried, based on the information presented at this

meeting and the findings of fact and statute/rule violations identified in the investigative report, make a finding that

public health, safety and welfare imperatively requires emergency action and issue the attached Order summarily

suspending the license of Paul Frederick Regis RN206636; UCNA1000001135 pending further hearing. The hearing

shall be promptly instituted and determined.

VOTE Berrigan

Member

McCormies

Member

Andersen

Secretary

Hill-

Mekoba

President

Boyer

Member

Gutierrez

Member

Fountain

Member

Smith

Member

YES 6 ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐ ☐

NO 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSTAIN 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

RECUSED 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSENT 2 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☒ It was therefore ordered that the licensee Paul Frederick Regis, RN206636; UCNA1000001135 shall be suspended,

effective upon the service of the written Order, and that Mr. Regis, will immediately cease practice as a RN and nurse

assistant. This suspension shall remain in effect pending a public, administrative hearing and final decision by the

Arizona State Board of Nursing.



Notice of Hearing

II.H.4. Shawn Lane Smith

AKA: Lane Smith

RN150438 (Anderson)

The proceeding began at 8:45AM with the following Board members present: Andersen, Berrigan, Boyer, Gutierrez,


Smith was not present.

Anderson provided an update that a proposed Consent Agreement and Voluntary Surrender was sent and no response

was received from Respondent.


Board members discussed whether a showing of extraordinary circumstances or the possibility of irreparable harm

has been made supporting the need for a Summary Suspension.

Board members discussed whether the foregoing conduct poses an immediate threat to the public health, safety, or

welfare and requires emergency action.

Boyer moved, McCormies seconded, and it was unanimously carried, based on the information presented at this

meeting and the findings of fact and statute/rule violations identified in the investigative report, make a finding of


suspending the license of Shawn Lane Smith pending further hearing. The hearing shall be promptly instituted and

determined.

VOTE Berrigan

Member

McCormies

Member

Andersen

Secretary

Hill-

Mekoba

President

Boyer

Member

Gutierrez

Member

Fountain

Member

Smith

Member

YES 6 ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐ ☐

NO 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSTAIN 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

RECUSED 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSENT 2 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☒ It was therefore ordered that the license of Shawn Lane Smith, be suspended effective upon the service of the written

Order, and that Shawn Lane Smith, will immediately cease practice as a nurse. This suspension shall remain in effect

pending a public hearing and final decision by the Arizona State Board of Nursing



Notice of Hearing

II.H.5. Linda Karen Bodie

AKA: Linda Karen Muller

RN210850 (Heistand)

Board staff stated that a signed voluntary surrender was received for this case.



Notice of Hearing

II.H.6. Sheena M. Leach LP222403 (Bushong)



Leach was not present.

Bushong provided an update to the Board, that a voluntary surrender was sent to the Respondent and no response has

been received.

Based upon the information presented at this meeting, Board members discussed whether a showing of extraordinary

circumstances or the possibility of irreparable harm has been made supporting the need for a Summary Suspension.

Berrigan moved, Hill-Mekoba seconded, and it was unanimously carried, based on the information presented at this

meeting and the findings of fact and statute/rule violations identified in the investigative report, make a finding of


suspending the license of Sheena Leach, license number LP222403 pending further hearing. The hearing shall be

promptly instituted and determined.


VOTE Berrigan

Member

McCormies

Member

Andersen

Secretary

Hill-

Mekoba

President

Boyer

Member

Gutierrez

Member

Fountain

Member

Smith

Member

YES 6 ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐ ☐

NO 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSTAIN 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

RECUSED 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSENT 2 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☒ It was therefore ordered that the license of Sheena M. Leach, shall suspended effective upon service of the written

Order, and that Sheena M. Leach, will immediately cease practice as a nurse. This suspension shall remain in effect

pending a public administrative hearing and final decision by the Arizona State Board of Nursing.



Notice of Hearing

II.H.7. Traci Lynn Wiedmann

AKA: Traci Lynn Diffin

RN192516 (Bushong)



Wiedmann was present.

Bushong confirmed the Board received the update that was uploaded earlier in the week which included an interview

the Respondent had with Board staff.



Board members discussed whether to summarily suspend the licensee or refer the matter through standard Board

procedures. Board members discussed whether the Respondent was currently working.

Hill-Mekoba moved, McCormies seconded, and it was unanimously carried, based upon the information presented at

this meeting and contained in the investigative report, offer a Consent Agreement for Stayed Revocation Suspension,

not to exceed 12 months, pending the completion of a comprehensive psychological evaluation by a Board approved

licensed psychologist with expertise in substance abuse, and the successful completion of any acute treatment

recommendations resulting from the evaluation and confirmation from either the evaluator or treatment providers that

Respondent is safe to return to practice, followed by a minimum 36-month Stayed Revocation Probation, and to

include the attached stipulations. If not signed within 30 days issue a Notice of Charges. Prior to a second motioner,

Hill-Mekoba amended the motion to add if the Consent Agreement is not signed by the end of the day, will review

tomorrow. Hill-Mekoba also added Wiedmann’s undeclared nursing assistance license to the motion.

McCormies stated concern with the motion.

VOTE Berrigan

Member

McCormies

Member

Andersen

Secretary

Hill-

Mekoba

President

Boyer

Member

Gutierrez

Member

Fountain

Member

Smith

Member

YES 6 ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐ ☐ NO 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐


ABSTAIN 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ RECUSED 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSENT 2 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☒



Notice of Hearing

II.H.8. Ashton Makenzie Conner RN212539 (Chambers)



Conner was telephonically present and addressed the Board.

Chambers confirmed that the Board received the update was uploaded earlier.



Board members discussed whether to summarily suspend the licensee or refer the matter through standard Board

procedures. McCormies moved, Hill-Mekoba seconded, and it was unanimously carried, based on the information presented at

this meeting and the findings of fact and statute/rule violations identified in the investigative report, make a finding

of public health, safety and welfare imperatively requires emergency action and issue the attached Order summarily

suspending the license of Ashton Makenzie Conner, RN212539 pending further hearing. The hearing shall be

promptly instituted and determined.

VOTE Berrigan

Member

McCormies

Member

Andersen

Secretary

Hill-

Mekoba

President

Boyer

Member

Gutierrez

Member

Fountain

Member

Smith

Member

YES 6 ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐ ☐

NO 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSTAIN 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

RECUSED 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSENT 2 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☒ It was therefore ordered that the license of Ashton Makenzie Conner, shall be suspended effective upon service of the

written Order, and that Ashton Makenzie Conner, will immediately cease practice as a nurse. This suspension shall

remain in effect pending a public administrative hearing and final decision by the Arizona State Board of Nursing

VI. RN/LPN/LNA/CNA Investigative Reports

VI.R.1. Brian Joseph Courtney RN158281; AP7374

LP045023

(Fotinos)

Courtney was telephonically present and addressed the Board and requested a dismissal. The Respondent was

telephonically represented by legal counsel, Scott King, who addressed the Board.

Fotinos provided an update to the Board, that Board staff spoke with Respondent's current supervisor who had very

positive reviews of Respondent's clinical practice/judgement. Board staff was also provided additional historical

medical records for Patient SG indicating that her baseline heart rate was in the 60s.


Boyer moved, Hill-Mekoba seconded, and it was unanimously carried, based upon information presented at this

meeting and contained in the investigative report, to dismiss.


VI.R.2. Bonnie Jean Rouzaud

AKA: Bonnie Jean Rushia

RN115654; AP3388

LP035189

(Fotinos)

Rouzaud was telephonically present, addressed the Board and was telephonically represented by legal counsel, Rachel

DaPena, who also addressed the Board.

Complainant, JO, was present and addressed the Board.

Fotinos did not have any updates.

Hill-Mekoba moved, Gutierrez seconded, and it was unanimously carried, based upon information presented at this

meeting and contained in the investigative report, issue a Letter of Concern as proposed by Board staff and as

contained in the investigative report.


VI.E.6. Julie Marie Johnston

AKA: Julie Marie Iwinski

RN Endorsement (Chambers)

Johnston was telephonically present and was telephonically represented by legal counsel Charles Hover, who

addressed the Board and requested this case be continued to the next meeting to allow further examination of video

in evidence.

Chambers confirmed the Board received the update that was uploaded earlier in the week.

McCormies moved, Berrigan seconded, and it was unanimously carried, based upon the findings of fact and

statute/rule violations identified in the investigative report, and information presented at this Board meeting, upon

meeting all licensure requirements and signing a Consent Agreement for a Stayed Revocation Suspension, not to

exceed 12 months, followed by a minimum 36 month Stayed Suspension Probation, and a $200 administrative

penalty, grant licensure. The license will be immediately suspended pending the completion of acute treatment

recommendations for advanced ethics training and substance abuse treatment and written authorizations to the

Board from all treatment providers that can attest to improvements in psychological and psychiatric functioning

to safely return to the practice of nursing. Upon successful completion of the acute treatment recommendations and

written notification from the facilitators, the minimum 36 month Stayed Suspension Probation will begin under

applicable terms contained in the attached stipulation worksheet. If the acute treatment recommendations are not

successfully completed within 12 months, or other violations of probation occur, the stay shall be lifted and the

license revoked, for a minimum of 3 years. If violations occur during the 36 month Stayed Suspension Probation, the

stay will be lifted and Respondent’s license will be suspended pending further review by the Board. If not signed

within 30 days, deny licensure and issue a Notice of Charges against Applicant’s privilege to practice as a RN in

Arizona.

VOTE Berrigan

Member

McCormies

Member

Andersen

Secretary

Hill-

Mekoba

President

Boyer

Member

Gutierrez

Member

Fountain

Member

Smith

Member

YES 6 ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐ ☐

NO 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSTAIN 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

RECUSED 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSENT 2 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☒



VI.Q.12 Donald Eugene Hughes RN080468 Re-issuance (Anderson)

Hughes was telephonically present and was telephonically represented by legal counsel Anne Fulton, who addressed

the Board.

Anderson did not have any updates.

Board members discussed Applicant’s positive employer reviews and concerns with Applicant’s current use of

alcohol.

Boyer moved, Hill-Mekoba seconded, and after discussion it was unanimously carried, upon meeting all licensure

requirements, grant licensure. Applicant has submitted substantial evidence that the basis for the previous surrender

has been removed and that the reissuance of Applicant’s license will not be a threat to public health or safety.

VOTE Berrigan

Member

McCormies

Member

Andersen

Secretary

Hill-

Mekoba

President

Boyer

Member

Gutierrez

Member

Fountain

Member

Smith

Member

YES 6 ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐ ☐

NO 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSTAIN 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

RECUSED 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSENT 2 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☒


VI.Q.6. Debra Ann Muse-Wolff RN118951 (Anderson)

Muse-Wolff was telephonically present and was telephonically represented by legal counsel David Williams, who

addressed the Board.


Complainant, RE, was telephonically present and addressed the Board.

Board members clarified that the licensed manager was the Respondent.

Berrigan moved, Andersen seconded, and after discussion it was unanimously carried, to offer a Decree of Censure

for the reasons stated, if not signed within 30 days issue a Notice of Charges.

VOTE Berrigan

Member

McCormies

Member

Andersen

Secretary

Hill-

Mekoba

President

Boyer

Member

Gutierrez

Member

Fountain

Member

Smith

Member

YES 6 ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐ ☐

NO 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSTAIN 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

RECUSED 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSENT 2 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☒


10:15am-10:35am Board members took a break


VI.Q.3. Grayson Edward Cartwright RN183608 (Anderson)

Cartwright was telephonically represented by legal counsel Robert Chelle, who addressed the Board.


McCormies moved, Berrigan seconded, and it was unanimously carried, based upon the information presented at this

meeting and contained in the investigative report, offer a Consent Agreement for a minimum 24-month probation,

and to include the attached stipulations. If not signed within 30 days, issue Notice of Charges.

VOTE Berrigan

Member

McCormies

Member

Andersen

Secretary

Hill-

Mekoba

President

Boyer

Member

Gutierrez

Member

Fountain

Member

Smith

Member

YES 6 ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐

NO 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSTAIN 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

RECUSED 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSENT 2 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☒ VI. RN/LPN/LNA/CNA Investigative Reports

VI.H.1. Shannon Rae Canales RN188937 (Bonner)

Canales was telephonically represented by legal counsel Robert Chelle, who addressed the Board and requested a

Decree of Censure rather than probation.

Bonner did not have any updates.

Board members discussed current employer and Board staff stated that no current issues have been reported.

Hill-Mekoba moved, Boyer seconded, and after discussion it was unanimously carried, to offer a Consent Agreement

for a Decree of Censure. If not signed within 30 days, issue Notice of Charges.

VOTE Berrigan

Member

McCormies

Member

Andersen

Secretary

Hill-

Mekoba

President

Boyer

Member

Gutierrez

Member

Fountain

Member

Smith

Member

YES 6 ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐ ☐

NO 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSTAIN 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

RECUSED 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐



VI.J.1. Kristen Elizabeth Bright

AKA: Kristen Elizabeth Keim

RN120398 (Rapkoch)

Bright was telephonically represented by legal counsel Robert Chelle, who addressed the Board and requested to

continue the case to the next meeting because the evaluation was completed but the evaluation report is not yet

completed.

Rapkoch did not have any updates.

Board members discussed pending evaluation report which was completed about 3 weeks ago.

Hill-Mekoba moved, Gutierrez seconded, and after discussion it was unanimously carried, to table to the next Board

meeting to allow the evaluator time to complete the report and submit it to Board staff.

VOTE Berrigan

Member

McCormies

Member

Andersen

Secretary

Hill-

Mekoba

President

Boyer

Member

Gutierrez

Member

Fountain

Member

Smith

Member

YES 6 ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐ ☐

NO 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSTAIN 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

RECUSED 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSENT 2 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☒


VI.M.1. Lydia Marie Moor

Lydia Marie Thatcher

RN156537; AP Exam (Pultz)

Moor was telephonically represented by legal counsel Robert Chelle, who addressed the Board and requested a Decree

of Censure.

Pultz did not have any updates.

Boyer moved, Hill-Mekoba seconded, and it was unanimously carried, based upon the information presented at this

meeting and the findings of fact and statute/rule violations identified in the investigative report, upon meeting all

licensure/certification requirements and signing a Consent Agreement for a Decree of Censure, grant

licensure/certification. If not signed within 30 days, issue Notice of Charges.

VOTE Berrigan

Member

McCormies

Member

Andersen

Secretary

Hill-

Mekoba

President

Boyer

Member

Gutierrez

Member

Fountain

Member

Smith

Member

YES 6 ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐ ☐

NO 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSTAIN 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

RECUSED 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSENT 2 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☒



VI.N.7. Zuri Roxanne Longoria TX RN844686 (Barajas)

Longoria was telephonically represented by legal counsel Robert Chelle, who addressed the Board and requested a

Decree of Censure.


Boyer moved, Gutierrez seconded, and it was unanimously carried, based upon the information presented at this

meeting and contained in the investigative report, offer a Consent Agreement for a Decree of Censure. If not signed

within 30 days, issue Notice of Charges.

VOTE Berrigan

Member

McCormies

Member

Andersen

Secretary

Hill-

Mekoba

President

Boyer

Member

Gutierrez

Member

Fountain

Member

Smith

Member

YES 6 ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐ ☐

NO 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSTAIN 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

RECUSED 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSENT 2 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☒


VI.C.10. Franky Liangping Liu RN 154436 (Kish )

Liangping Liu was telephonically present, addressed the Board and was telephonically represented by legal counsel

Scott King, who also addressed the Board and requested a dismissal.

Complainant, RP, was telephonically present and addressed the Board.

Kish provided an update to the Board, that Board staff has received employment evaluations for 2018 and 2019 that

reflected positive information regarding performance.

Board members discussed possible systematic problem and Respondent’s failure to pay attention.

Hill-Mekoba moved, Andersen seconded, and after discussion it was unanimously carried, based upon the information

in the investigative report, offer a Consent Agreement for a Decree of Censure. If not signed within 30 days, issue a

Notice of Charges.

VOTE Berrigan

Member

McCormies

Member

Andersen

Secretary

Hill-

Mekoba

President

Boyer

Member

Gutierrez

Member

Fountain

Member

Smith

Member

YES 6 ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐ ☐

NO 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSTAIN 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

RECUSED 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSENT 2 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☒



VI.C.11. Shaila Alnoor O’Dell

AKA: Shaila Alnoor Murji

RN173452 (Kish )

O’Dell was telephonically present, addressed the Board and requested a dismissal. Respondent was telephonically

represented by legal counsel Scott King, who addressed the Board and requested a dismissal.

Kish provided an update to the Board, that Board staff has received employment evaluations for 2018 and 2019 that

reflected satisfactory information regarding performance.

Hill-Mekoba moved, Andersen seconded, and it was unanimously carried, to dismiss.


VI.C.12. Marcie Lynn Lane

AKA: Marcie Lynn Williams;

Marcie Lynn Lesperance

RN139581 (Kish )

Lane was telephonically present, addressed the Board and requested a dismissal. Respondent was also telephonically


Kish provided an update to the Board, that that Board staff has received employment evaluations for 2018 and 2019

that reflected positive information regarding performance.

Boyer moved, Hill-Mekoba seconded, and it was unanimously carried, based upon information in the investigative

report, issue a Letter of Concern as proposed by Board staff and as contained in the investigative report.


VI.C.13 Erin Marie Hazin

AKA: Erin Marie Kelly; Erin

Marie Adams

RN171957 (Kish )

Hazin was telephonically present, addressed the Board and requested a dismissal. Respondent was also telephonically



that reflected exceptional information regarding performance.

McCormies moved, Berrigan seconded, and it was unanimously carried, to dismiss.


VI.C.14 Darlene Pernito Ynzon

AKA: Darlene Pernito Siskosky

RN191082 (Kish )

Ynzon was telephonically present, addressed the Board and requested a dismissal. Respondent was also telephonically



that reflected exceptional information regarding performance.

Hill-Mekoba moved, Andersen seconded, and it was unanimously carried, to dismiss.


VI.P.1. Jerrod Greggory Amator RN195095 (Caruso)

Amator was telephonically present and was represented by legal counsel Flynn Carey, who addressed the Board

requested an extension of the deadline and to add ETG testing to the Order.

Caruso confirmed the Board received the update that was uploaded earlier in the week.

Board members discussed type of evaluation Respondent needs to complete.

McCormies moved, Berrigan seconded, and after discussion it was unanimously carried, making a finding of

reasonable cause, based upon on the information in the investigative report, and material presented at this Board

meeting, at no cost to the Board, issue an Interim Order for a 14 panel hair and drug test with ETG testing and a

comprehensive Psychological evaluation to include a substance abuse evaluation by a Board approved licensed

psychologist, and to include any additional testing deemed necessary by the evaluator, to be completed within 60 days

and then return to the Board. If the Interim Order is not completed, based upon the information in the investigative


report, issue Notice of Charges and include the factual allegations and alleged violations for failure to comply with

the Interim Order.

Prior to the vote, Respondent’s legal counsel requested clarification that this Order will override the Executive

Director’s previous Order.

VOTE Berrigan

Member

McCormies

Member

Andersen

Secretary

Hill-

Mekoba

President

Boyer

Member

Gutierrez

Member

Fountain

Member

Smith

Member

YES 6 ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐ ☐ NO 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSTAIN 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ RECUSED 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐


VI.K.3. Daniel Ferrara Suazo RN129847 (Cruz)

Suazo was telephonically present and was represented by legal counsel Flynn Carey, who addressed the Board and

requested a Letter of Concern.

Cruz provided an update to the Board, that there was a typo in the proposed Board option, should state Tombstone

not Tucson.

Gutierrez moved, Hill-Mekoba seconded, and it was unanimously carried, based upon information in the investigative



VI.K.7. Karina Marie Bell RN172433 (Cruz)

11:45am Gutierrez was dropped from the call. The Board meeting was paused until Gutierrez rejoined the meeting.

11:46am Gutierrez was returned to the call.

Bell was represented by legal counsel Flynn Carey, who addressed the Board.

Cruz did not have any updates.

Hill-Mekoba moved, Gutierrez seconded, and it was unanimously carried, based upon information presented at this




VI.P.5. Joyce Marie Durham

AKA: Joyce Marie Schindler;

Joyce Sererin Schindler ; Joyce M.

Severin

RN059869; AP1303 (Caruso)

Durham was telephonically represented by legal counsel Matthew Cates, who addressed the Board.

Caruso did not have any updates.

Board members discussed appropriate options, either a Letter of Concern or dismissal, and also discussed

interventions.

Hill-Mekoba moved, McCormies seconded, and after discussion it was unanimously carried, to dismiss.


VI.P.7. Loretta Jo Nevarez-Kells RN047854; AP6844 (Caruso)

Nevarez-Kells was not present, nor was legal counsel Patrick Van Zanen.


Caruso confirmed the Board received the update that was uploaded earlier in the week with the proposed Consent

Agreement.

Boyer moved, McCormies seconded, and it was unanimously carried, based upon the information presented at this

meeting and contained in the investigative report, accept the signed Consent Agreement for a not to exceed 12-month

stayed revocation suspension of Respondent’s AP certificate, followed by a minimum 24-month stayed revocation

probation of Respondent’s AP certificate, to include the attached stipulations.

VOTE Berrigan

Member

McCormies

Member

Andersen

Secretary

Hill-

Mekoba

President

Boyer

Member

Gutierrez

Member

Fountain

Member

Smith

Member

YES 6 ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐ ☐ NO 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSTAIN 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ RECUSED 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSENT 2 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☒


VI.N.2. Melissa Jarvis

AKA: Melissa Noonan

RN115811 (Barajas)

Jarvis was not present, but was telephonically represented by legal counsel C. Kenneth Ray, who addressed the Board

and requested a dismissal or a Letter of Concern.


Board members discussed clarification of the credentials of the doctor that completed the evaluation.

Berrigan moved, Boyer seconded, and after discussion it was unanimously carried, based upon information presented

at this meeting and contained in the investigative report, issue a Letter of Concern as proposed by Board staff and as



VI.G.3. Elizabeth Catherine Chamberlain RN212250 (Bushong)

Neither Chamberlain nor her legal counsel, Tyler Harrison, were present.

Bushong provided an update to the Board, that Board staff has received results from a nine panel hair test that was

negative.


meeting and contained in the investigative report, offer a Consent Agreement for a Decree of Censure. If not signed

within 30 days, issue a Notice of Charges.

VOTE Berrigan

Member

McCormies

Member

Andersen

Secretary

Hill-

Mekoba

President

Boyer

Member

Gutierrez

Member

Fountain

Member

Smith

Member

YES 6 ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐ ☐

NO 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSTAIN 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

RECUSED 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐



VI.F.1. Tara Nicole Mordis

AKA: Tara Nicole Valenzuela

CO RN1626528 (Elson)

Mordis was telephonically present and was represented by legal counsel Susan McLellan, who addressed the Board.

Elson confirmed the Board received the update that was uploaded earlier in the week. Elson also advised that the

results of the hair test came back and results were negative.

Board members discussed where Respondent is licensed; Respondents address on file with the Board. Boyer clarified

with Board staff that a voluntary surrender was sent to Respondent regarding her privilege to practice in Arizona.

Hill-Mekoba moved, Berrigan seconded, and after discussion it was unanimously carried, based upon the information

presented at this meeting and contained in the investigative report, issue a Notice of Charges on Respondent’s

privilege to practice in Arizona.

VOTE Berrigan

Member

McCormies

Member

Andersen

Secretary

Hill-

Mekoba

President

Boyer

Member

Gutierrez

Member

Fountain

Member

Smith

Member

YES 6 ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐ ☐

NO 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSTAIN 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

RECUSED 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSENT 2 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☒ 12:25pm – 1:03pm Board members recessed for lunch


VI.R.3. William Harold McGinnis RN071875; AP0366 (Fotinos)

McGinnis was present and represented by legal counsel Steven Perlmutter, who addressed the Board and requested

the Board dismiss the complaint.

Fotinos provided an update to the Board, that Board staff was provided documentation of a new DEA number for

Respondent.

1:07pm Hill-Mekoba was disconnected from the call. The Board meeting was paused until Hill-Mekoba rejoined

1:09pm Hill-Mekoba rejoined the call.

1:10pm Hill-Mekoba was disconnected from the call for less than one minute.

Board members discussed Respondent’s reporting of fraudulent activity to the DEA.

McCormies moved, Hill-Mekoba seconded, and after discussion it was unanimously carried, based upon information

presented at this meeting and contained in the investigative report, issue a Letter of Concern as proposed by Board

staff and as contained in the investigative report.


VI.A.2. Sarah Elizabeth Giunta

AKA: Sarah Hartzel, Sarah

Dougherty, Sarah Galloway

RN152411, UCNA1000006782 (Olson)

Giunta was present and represented by legal counsel Steven Perlmutter, who addressed the Board.


Olson confirmed the Board received the update that was uploaded earlier in the week.

Board members discussed consequences.

Berrigan moved, Andersen seconded, and after discussion it was unanimously carried, based upon information

presented at this meeting and contained in the Investigative Report, issue a Letter of Concern as proposed by Board

Staff and as contained in the Investigative Report.


VI.B.5. Shannon Eileen Keenan RN Endorsement (Richter)

Keenan was telephonically present and was represented by legal counsel ReNae Nachman, who addressed the Board

and requested the Board allow the Applicant to withdraw her application.

Richter provided an update to the Board, that Applicant obtained legal counsel; and on September 9, 2020 Board staff

requested that Applicant submit the names of her places of employment, as well as names of supervisors and their

contact information. To date, she has not provided Board staff with this information.

Board members discussed option to allow withdrawal of the application and concerns with continuance of

investigations in other states.

Hill-Mekoba moved, Andersen seconded, and after discussion it was unanimously carried, continue the investigation

to allow Applicant the opportunity to complete a comprehensive psychological evaluation to include a substance

abuse evaluation by a Board approved licensed psychologist, and to include any additional testing deemed necessary

by the evaluator, to be completed within 45 days and then return to the Board. If the evaluation is not completed,

based upon the information in the investigative report, deny licensure.

VOTE Berrigan

Member

McCormies

Member

Andersen

Secretary

Hill-

Mekoba

President

Boyer

Member

Gutierrez

Member

Fountain

Member

Smith

Member

YES 6 ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐ ☐

NO 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSTAIN 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

RECUSED 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSENT 2 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☒


VI.F.7. Tamara Louise Ramsey

AKA: Tamara Louise Woodworth

RN Endorsement (Elson)

Ramsey was present.

Elson confirmed the Board received the update that was uploaded earlier in the week.

Hill-Mekoba moved, Boyer seconded, and it was unanimously carried, based upon the findings of fact and statute/rule

violations identified in the investigative report, accept the signed Consent Agreement for a stayed revocation

probation not to exceed 12 months, followed by a minimum 36 month stayed revocation probation, and upon meeting

all licensure requirements, grant licensure, immediately revoke the license, and stay the revocation. The license will

be initially limited for participation in an RN Board approved refresher or equivalent course only. Upon successful

completion of this course, the limitation shall be lifted, and the stayed revocation probation continued under applicable

terms contained in the attached stipulation worksheet. If the refresher or equivalent course is not completed within 12

months, or other violations of probation occur, the stay shall be lifted and the license revoked.

VOTE Berrigan

Member

McCormies

Member

Andersen

Secretary

Hill-

Mekoba

President

Boyer

Member

Gutierrez

Member

Fountain

Member

Smith

Member


YES 6 ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐ ☐ NO 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSTAIN 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ RECUSED 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSENT 2 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☒


VI.Q.7. Cathy E. Sanabria RN094273 Re-Issuance (Anderson)

Sanabia was present and addressed the Board.

Anderson provided an update to the Board, that Applicant completed a drug test but the results were not yet available.

Hill-Mekoba moved, Andersen seconded, and it was unanimously carried, based upon the findings of fact and

statute/rule violations identified in the investigative report, evidence submitted by Applicant, and information

presented at this Board meeting, upon meeting all licensure requirements and signing a Consent Agreement for a

minimum 24 month stayed revocation probation, grant licensure, immediately revoke the license, and stay the

revocation. The license will be initially limited for participation in an RN Board-approved refresher or equivalent

course only. Upon successful completion of this course, the limitation shall be lifted, and the probation continued

under applicable terms contained in the attached stipulation worksheet. If the refresher or equivalent course is not

completed, or other violations of probation occur the stay shall be lifted and the license revoked. If not signed within

30 days, deny reissuance of licensure, as Applicant failed to submit substantial evidence that the basis for the previous

revocation has been removed and that the reissuance of Applicant’s license will not be a threat to public health or

safety without the proposed additional monitoring and remediation.

VOTE Berrigan

Member

McCormies

Member

Andersen

Secretary

Hill-

Mekoba

President

Boyer

Member

Gutierrez

Member

Fountain

Member

Smith

Member

YES 6 ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐ ☐

NO 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSTAIN 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

RECUSED 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSENT 2 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☒


VI.I.3. Carisa Brein Miner RN Exam (Millben)

Miner was present and addressed the Board.

Millben did not have any updates.

Board members discussed the option of a Letter of Concern vs Decree of Censure.

Gutierrez moved, Berrigan seconded, and after discussion it was unanimously carried, based upon information

presented at this meeting and contained in the investigative report and upon meeting all licensure requirements, grant

RN license and issue a Letter of Concern as proposed by Board staff and as contained in the investigative report.



VI.D.5. Daniel Joseph Wolan RN Exam (Morton)

Wolan was present and addressed the Board.

Morton confirmed the Board received the update that was uploaded earlier in the week.

Andersen moved, Hill-Mekoba seconded, and it was unanimously carried, based upon the information presented at

this meeting and the findings of fact and statute/rule violations in the investigative report, offer a Consent Agreement

for a minimum 36-month stayed revocation probation to include the attached stipulations. Upon meeting all licensure

requirements and signing a Consent Agreement for a 36-month stayed revocation probation, grant licensure. If not

signed within 30 days, deny licensure.

VOTE Berrigan

Member

McCormies

Member

Andersen

Secretary

Hill-

Mekoba

President

Boyer

Member

Gutierrez

Member

Fountain

Member

Smith

Member

YES 6 ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐ ☐

NO 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSTAIN 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

RECUSED 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSENT 2 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☒


VI.D.6. Amanda Christine Elgin

AKA: Amanda Christine Mayes;

Amanda Christine Provencio

RN121669 (Morton)

Elgin was present and addressed the Board.

Morton did not have any updates.

Board members discussed the Respondent use of alcohol.

After discussion, McCormies moved, to table agenda item VI.D.6 to allow time for Respondent to speak with Board

staff. The motion failed to gain a second.

McCormies moved, Hill-Mekoba seconded, and after discussion it was unanimously carried, to continue the case to

allow Respondent to speak with Board staff.

VOTE Berrigan

Member

McCormies

Member

Andersen

Secretary

Hill-

Mekoba

President

Boyer

Member

Gutierrez

Member

Fountain

Member

Smith

Member

YES 6 ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐ ☐

NO 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSTAIN 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

RECUSED 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSENT 2 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☒



VI.D.2. Ariel Noel Doskas

AKA: Ariel Noel Bennett

LP054648 (Morton)

Doskas was telephonically present.


Hill-Mekoba moved, Andersen seconded, and it was unanimously carried, based upon the information presented at

this meeting and contained in the investigative report, offer a Consent Agreement for a Decree of Censure. If not

signed within 30 days, issue Notice of Charges.

VOTE Berrigan

Member

McCormies

Member

Andersen

Secretary

Hill-

Mekoba

President

Boyer

Member

Gutierrez

Member

Fountain

Member

Smith

Member

YES 6 ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐ ☐

NO 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSTAIN 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

RECUSED 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSENT 2 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☒


VI.D.3. Shae Wade McGuire CNA1000059684 (Morton)

Wade McGuire was not present.



meeting and contained in the investigative report, issue a Notice of Charges for the Registry CNA, for abuse.

VOTE Berrigan

Member

McCormies

Member

Andersen

Secretary

Hill-

Mekoba

President

Boyer

Member

Gutierrez

Member

Fountain

Member

Smith

Member

YES 6 ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐ ☐ NO 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSTAIN 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ RECUSED 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐


VI.D.4. Carol Ann Thornton

AKA: Carol Ann Silver

LP031197 (Morton)

Thornton was not present.



Berrigan moved, Andersen seconded, and it was unanimously carried, based upon the information presented at this

meeting and contained in the investigative report, offer a Consent Agreement for a minimum 24-month probation,

and to include the attached stipulations. If not signed within 30 days, issue Notice of Charges.

VOTE Berrigan

Member

McCormies

Member

Andersen

Secretary

Hill-

Mekoba

President

Boyer

Member

Gutierrez

Member

Fountain

Member

Smith

Member

YES 6 ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐ ☐ NO 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSTAIN 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ RECUSED 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐


VI.A.1. Ronnie Smith LP048950 Reissuance (Olson)

Smith was telephonically present.

Olson did not have any updates.

McCormies moved, Berrigan seconded, and it was unanimously carried, based upon the findings of fact and




revocation. The license will be initially limited for participation in a Board-approved LPN refresher or equivalent



completed, or other violations of probation occur the stay shall be lifted and the license revoked. If not signed within

30 days, deny reissuance of licensure, as Applicant failed to submit substantial evidence that the basis for the previous

revocation has been removed and that the reissuance of Applicant’s license will not be a threat to public health or

safety without the proposed additional monitoring and remediation.

VOTE Berrigan

Member

McCormies

Member

Andersen

Secretary

Hill-

Mekoba

President

Boyer

Member

Gutierrez

Member

Fountain

Member

Smith

Member

YES 6 ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐ ☐ NO 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSTAIN 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ RECUSED 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐


VI.A.3. Adryon Lorel Steel RN158449 Re-issuance (Olson)

Steel was telephonically present and addressed the Board. Respondent was not represented.

Olson did not have any updates.

Board members discussed Applicant’s current use of alcohol.

McCormies moved, Hill-Mekoba seconded, and after discussion it was unanimously carried, continue the

investigation to allow Applicant the opportunity to obtain a comprehensive psychological evaluation, to include a


substance abuse relapse/recovery evaluation, by a Board approved licensed psychologist, at no cost to the Board, and

to include any additional testing deemed necessary by the evaluator, to be scheduled and completed within 45 days

and then return to the Board. If the evaluation is not completed, based upon the findings of fact and statute/rule

violations identified in the investigative report, evidence submitted by Applicant, and information presented at this

Board meeting, deny reissuance of licensure, as Applicant failed to submit substantial evidence that the basis for the

previous revocation has been removed and that the reissuance of Applicant’s license will not be a threat to public

health or safety without the proposed evaluation.

VOTE Berrigan

Member

McCormies

Member

Andersen

Secretary

Hill-

Mekoba

President

Boyer

Member

Gutierrez

Member

Fountain

Member

Smith

Member

YES 6 ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐ ☐

NO 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ABSTAIN 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

RECUSED 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ABSENT 2 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☒

VI.

RN/LPN/LNA/CNA Investigative Reports

VI.A.4. Heidi Lynn Welch

AKA: Heidi Stehle

LP040399 Reissuance (Olson)

Welch was not present, Board staff attempted to reach Welch telephonically and received no answer.

Olson confirmed Board members received the update that was uploaded to the Board members prior to the meeting.

Board members discussed Applicant’s history.

Berrigan moved, McCormies seconded, and after discussion it was unanimously carried, Applicant failed to submit

substantial evidence that the basis for the previous revocation has been removed and that the reissuance of Applicant’s

license will not be a threat to public health or safety. Based upon the findings of fact and statute/rule violations

identified in the investigative report, information presented at the Board meeting, and a review of the evidence

submitted by Applicant, deny licensure.

VOTE Berrigan

Member

McCormies

Member

Andersen

Secretary

Hill-

Mekoba

President

Boyer

Member

Gutierrez

Member

Fountain

Member

Smith

Member

YES 6 ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐ ☐

NO 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSTAIN 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

RECUSED 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐


VI.B.1. Angela Noelle Mungarro RN Exam; LPN Exam (Richter)


AKA: Angela Noelle Spooner

Mungarro was not present.

Richter did not have any updates.

Board members discussed RN Exam vs LPN Licensure.

Boyer moved, Hill-Mekoba seconded, and after discussion it was unanimously carried, based on the information

presented at this meeting and contained in the investigative report, accept the recommendation of Board staff and

upon meeting all licensure requirements, grant LPN licensure.

VOTE Berrigan

Member

McCormies

Member

Andersen

Secretary

Hill-

Mekoba

President

Boyer

Member

Gutierrez

Member

Fountain

Member

Smith

Member

YES 6 ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐ ☐ NO 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSTAIN 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ RECUSED 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSENT 2 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☒


VI.B.4. Neil Todd Chamberlain RN107041 (Richter)

Chamberlain was not present.


Boyer moved, Andersen seconded, and it was unanimously carried, based upon the information presented at this

meeting and contained in the investigative report, offer a Consent Agreement for stayed revocation suspension, not

to exceed 12 months, pending the completion of a psychological evaluation by a Board approved psychologist to

include an anger management evaluation and successful completion of any acute treatment recommendations

resulting from the evaluation and for being deemed safe to return to practice, followed by a minimum 36-month stayed

revocation probation, and to include the attached stipulations. If not signed within 30 days, issue Notice of Charges.

VOTE Berrigan

Member

McCormies

Member

Andersen

Secretary

Hill-

Mekoba

President

Boyer

Member

Gutierrez

Member

Fountain

Member

Smith

Member

YES 6 ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐ ☐ NO 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSTAIN 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ RECUSED 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐


VI.B.6. Thomas Ray Olea

AKA: Thomas Snake Olea;

Thomas Ray Cuello

CNA878229; UCNA878229 (Richter)

Olea was not present.



Hill-Mekoba moved, Berrigan seconded, and it was unanimously carried, based upon the information presented at

this meeting and contained in the Investigative Report, issue a Notice of Charges against Respondent’s LNA

equivalent, UCNA.

VOTE Berrigan

Member

McCormies

Member

Andersen

Secretary

Hill-

Mekoba

President

Boyer

Member

Gutierrez

Member

Fountain

Member

Smith

Member

YES 6 ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐ ☐ NO 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSTAIN 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

RECUSED 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSENT 2 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☒


VI.B.7. Elizabeth Ariel Page

AKA: Ariel Page

CNA241782; UCNA (Richter)

Page was not present.



meeting and contained in the investigative report, offer a Consent Agreement for a Decree of Censure for the UCNA.

If not signed within 30 days, issue Notice of Charges for the UCNA.

VOTE Berrigan

Member

McCormies

Member

Andersen

Secretary

Hill-

Mekoba

President

Boyer

Member

Gutierrez

Member

Fountain

Member

Smith

Member

YES 6 ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐ ☐

NO 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSTAIN 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

RECUSED 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐


VI.B.8. Rita Lorraine Salazar

AKA: Rita Lopez-Moreno; Rita

Lopez

RN0093520 (Richter)

Salazar was telephonically present and addressed the Board and requested a Letter of Concern.

Richter provided an update to the Board, that letters of reference were uploaded.

Hill-Mekoba moved, Berrigan seconded, and it was unanimously carried, based upon information presented at this




VI.


VI.B.9. Kelly Ruth Wessling RN Endorsement (Richter)

Wessling was telephonically present and addressed the Board.

Richter provided an update to the Board, that an assessment was uploaded from an assessment that was completed in

Minnesota. The evaluator was not Board approved and did not receive any information from the Arizona Board of

Nursing.

Hill-Mekoba moved, Andersen seconded, and it was unanimously carried, continue the investigation to allow

Applicant the opportunity to obtain a psychological evaluation to include a substance abuse evaluation to be

completed by a Board approved licensed psychologist and to include any additional testing deemed necessary by the

evaluator, to be scheduled and completed within 45 days and then return to the Board. If the evaluation is not timely

completed, based upon the information presented at this meeting and the findings of fact and statute/rule violations

identified in the investigative report, deny licensure.

VOTE Berrigan

Member

McCormies

Member

Andersen

Secretary

Hill-

Mekoba

President

Boyer

Member

Gutierrez

Member

Fountain

Member

Smith

Member

YES 6 ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐ ☐

NO 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSTAIN 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

RECUSED 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐


VI.B.10. Sandy Ongcuangco Reyes RN099620 (Richter)

Reyes was not present.


Andersen moved, McCormies seconded, and it was unanimously carried, based upon the information presented at

this meeting and contained in the investigative report, offer a Consent Agreement for a minimum 24-month probation

to include the attached stipulations. If not signed within 30 days, issue Notice of Charges. Prior to the vote, Anderson

and McCormies amended motion to add one medical provider and one pharmacy profiles to the stipulation sheet.

VOTE Berrigan

Member

McCormies

Member

Andersen

Secretary

Hill-

Mekoba

President

Boyer

Member

Gutierrez

Member

Fountain

Member

Smith

Member

YES 6 ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐ ☐

NO 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSTAIN 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

RECUSED 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSENT 2 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☒



VI.C.2. Karla Jo Hayes

AKA: Karla Jo Pond

RN211380 (Kish )

Hayes was telephonically present.

Kish did not have any updates.

McCormies moved, Berrigan seconded, and it was unanimously carried, based upon information in the investigative



VI.C.9. Brandi Lea Owens

AKA: Brandi Lea Lindquist

RN089135 (Kish )

Owens was telephonically present and addressed the Board.

Board staff unsuccessfully attempted to reach the complainant by telephone.

Kish did not have any updates.

Boyer moved, Hill-Mekoba seconded, and it was unanimously carried, to dismiss.

3:03pm-3:21pm Board members took a break

McCormies moved, Boyer seconded, and it was unanimously carried, to reopen II.H.7.



Notice of Hearing

II.H.7. Traci Lynn Wiedmann

AKA: Traci Lynn Diffin

RN192516 (Bushong)

The proceeding began at 3:23pm with the following Board members present: Andersen, Berrigan, Boyer, Gutierrez,


Wiedmann was present.

Bushong confirmed the Board has received a signed Consent Agreement.

Board members discussed if Respondent was currently working.

McCormies seconded, Hill-Mekoba moved, and it was unanimously carried, accept the signed Consent Agreement.

VOTE Berrigan

Member

McCormies

Member

Andersen

Secretary

Hill-

Mekoba

President

Boyer

Member

Gutierrez

Member

Fountain

Member

Smith

Member

YES 6 ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐ ☐

NO 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSTAIN 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

RECUSED 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSENT 2 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☒

Gutierrez moved, Hill-Mekoba seconded, and it was unanimously carried, to reopen agenda II.H.2.



Notice of Hearing

II.H.2. Jarred Allen Vincent LP Applicant; Compact LPN (Bushong)


The proceeding began at 3:26pm with the following Board members present: Andersen, Berrigan, Boyer, Gutierrez,


Vincent was telephonically present and addressed the Board.

Bushong and Dahn updated Board members and stated an update was uploaded with new Board options. Respondent

decided he did not want to stay in Arizona, recommended Board options would be to deny the licensure then either a

Complaint Notice of Hearing on the privilege or a summary suspension on the privilege.

Berrigan moved, Hill-Mekoba seconded, and it was unanimously carried, based on the information presented at this

meeting and the findings of fact and statute/rule violations identified in the investigative report, deny licensure and

make a finding that public health, safety and welfare imperatively requires emergency action and issue the attached

Order summarily suspending the privilege to practice for Jarred Allen Vincent, Delaware license number L2-0013134,

pending further hearing. The hearing will be promptly instituted and determined.

VOTE Berrigan

Member

McCormies

Member

Andersen

Secretary

Hill-

Mekoba

President

Boyer

Member

Gutierrez

Member

Fountain

Member

Smith

Member

YES 6 ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐ ☐

NO 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSTAIN 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

RECUSED 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSENT 2 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☒ It was therefore ordered that the license of Jarred Allen Vincent, shall be suspended effective upon service of the

written Order, and that Jarred Allen Vincent, will immediately cease practice as a nurse. This suspension shall remain

in effect pending a public administrative hearing and final decision by the Arizona State Board of Nursing.


VI.E.2. David Wesley Hunter RN Endorsement (Chambers)

Hunter was telephonically present and addressed the Board.

Chambers did not have any updates.

Boyer moved, Hill-Mekoba seconded, and it was unanimously carried, based upon the findings of fact and statute/rule

violations identified in the investigative report, and information presented at this Board meeting, upon meeting all

licensure requirements and signing a Consent Agreement for a Stayed Suspension Probation not to exceed 12 months,

followed by a minimum 24 month probation, grant licensure. The license will be initially limited for participation in

a RN Board-approved refresher or equivalent course only. Upon successful completion of this course, and then

successful completion of a Nurse Practice Evaluation by a Board approved nurse competency evaluator that shows

the standard of safe nursing practice is met in all areas, the limitation shall be lifted, and the probation will begin

under applicable terms contained in the attached stipulation worksheet. If the refresher or equivalent course, and the

repeat Nurse Practice Evaluation, are not successfully completed within 12 months, or other violations of probation

occur, the stay shall be lifted and the license suspended, pending further review by the Board. If not signed within 30

days, deny licensure.

VOTE Berrigan

Member

McCormies

Member

Andersen

Secretary

Hill-

Mekoba

President

Boyer

Member

Gutierrez

Member

Fountain

Member

Smith

Member

YES 6 ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐ ☐


NO 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSTAIN 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

RECUSED 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐


VI.E.3. Lorena S. Evans

AKA: Lorena S. Egbert; Lorena

S. Simon

RN114482; AP7578 (Chambers)

Evans was not present.


Berrigan moved, Andersen seconded, and it was unanimously carried, to dismiss.


VI.E.4. Jennifer Ann Macdonald

AKA: Jennifer Ware

ME RN2458; AZ AP10815 (Chambers)

Macdonald was not present.

Chambers provided an update to the Board that Applicant has applied for RN licensure.

McCormies moved, Berrigan seconded, and it was unanimously carried, based upon information presented at this

meeting and contained in the investigative report, offer a Consent Agreement for a $1000.00 Civil Penalty. If not

signed within 30 days, issue a Notice of Charges.

VOTE Berrigan

Member

McCormies

Member

Andersen

Secretary

Hill-

Mekoba

President

Boyer

Member

Gutierrez

Member

Fountain

Member

Smith

Member

YES 6 ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐ ☐

NO 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSTAIN 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

RECUSED 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐


VI.E.5. Jerry D. Shinkle RN102775 (Chambers)

Shinkle was not present.


Berrigan moved, Andersen seconded, and it was unanimously carried, based upon information presented at this





VI.F.2. Matthew Milkovich RN090699 (Elson)

Milkovich was not present.

Elson did not have any updates.

Boyer moved, Gutierrez seconded, and it was unanimously carried, based upon the information in the investigative

report, issue a Notice of Charges.

VOTE Berrigan

Member

McCormies

Member

Andersen

Secretary

Hill-

Mekoba

President

Boyer

Member

Gutierrez

Member

Fountain

Member

Smith

Member

YES 6 ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐ ☐ NO 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSTAIN 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ RECUSED 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐


VI.F.3. Annette Mangerie RN189629 (Elson)

Mangerie was not present.

Elson provided an update to the Board, that Respondent made contact with Board staff and her verbal statement was

consistent with her written statement and she admitted to the findings of fact.

Boyer moved, Hill-Mekoba seconded, and it was unanimously carried, based upon the information in the investigative

report, offer a Consent Agreement for a Decree of Censure. If not signed within 30 days, issue a Notice of Charges.

VOTE Berrigan

Member

McCormies

Member

Andersen

Secretary

Hill-

Mekoba

President

Boyer

Member

Gutierrez

Member

Fountain

Member

Smith

Member

YES 6 ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐ ☐

NO 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSTAIN 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

RECUSED 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSENT 2 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☒

VI.


VI.F.4. George Zanier Pitcher RN149880 (Elson)

Pitcher was not present.


Berrigan moved, Hill-Mekoba seconded, and it was unanimously carried, based upon the information presented at

this meeting and contained in the investigative report, issue a Notice of Charges.


VOTE Berrigan

Member

McCormies

Member

Andersen

Secretary

Hill-

Mekoba

President

Boyer

Member

Gutierrez

Member

Fountain

Member

Smith

Member

YES 6 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

NO 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSTAIN 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

RECUSED 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSENT 2 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☒


VI.F.5. Rajeena Ann Snow

AKA: Rajeena Ann Bolick

RN094773 (Elson)

Snow was not present.



meeting and contained in the investigative report, issue a Notice of Charges.

VOTE Berrigan

Member

McCormies

Member

Andersen

Secretary

Hill-

Mekoba

President

Boyer

Member

Gutierrez

Member

Fountain

Member

Smith

Member

YES 6 ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐ ☐

NO 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSTAIN 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

RECUSED 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSENT 2 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☒


VI.F.6. Felicia Marie Zachary

AKA: Felicia Marie Lumbi;

Felicia Marie Guidry

RN179445 (Elson)

Zachary was not present.


Berrigan moved, Hill-Mekoba seconded, and it was unanimously carried, based upon the information presented at

this meeting and contained in the investigative report, issue a Notice of Charges.

VOTE Berrigan

Member

McCormies

Member

Andersen

Secretary

Hill-

Mekoba

President

Boyer

Member

Gutierrez

Member

Fountain

Member

Smith

Member


YES 6 ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐ ☐

NO 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSTAIN 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

RECUSED 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSENT 2 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☒


VI.G.2. Matthew Abraham Ocanas LNA1000047686 (Bushong)

Berrigan moved, McCormies seconded, and it was unanimously carried, to table VI.G.2.


VI.G.4. Kristen Leigh Whitenack

AKA: Kristen Leigh Larimer

RN126956 (Bushong)

Whitenack was not present, Board staff attempted to reach the Respondent telephonically but there was no answer.

Bushong did not have any updates.

Berrigan moved, Andersen seconded, and it was unanimously carried, based upon information presented at this




VI.G.5. Ryan Michael Smith RN168861 Reissuance (Bushong)

Smith was telephonically present and addressed the Board.

Bushong did not have any updates.

McCormies moved, Hill-Mekoba seconded, and it was unanimously carried, based upon the findings of fact and







completed within12 months, or other violations of probation occur, the stay shall be lifted and the license revoked. If

not signed within 30 days, deny reissuance of licensure, as Applicant failed to submit substantial evidence that the

basis for the previous revocation has been removed and that the issuance/reissuance of Applicant’s license will not

be a threat to public health or safety without the proposed additional monitoring and remediation.

VOTE Berrigan

Member

McCormies

Member

Andersen

Secretary

Hill-

Mekoba

President

Boyer

Member

Gutierrez

Member

Fountain

Member

Smith

Member

YES 6 ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐ ☐

NO 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐


ABSTAIN 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

RECUSED 0 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

ABSENT 2 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☒


VI.G.6. Amy Joan Debruyn

AKA: Amy J. Debruyn-McClain

RN139691 Reissuance (Bushong)

Debruyn was not present, Board staff attempted to reach the Applicant telephonically but there was no answer.

Bushong provided an update to the Board, that Applicant completed an evaluation.

Hill-Mekoba moved, McCormies seconded, and it was unanimously carried, based upon the findings of fact and



minimum 36-month stayed revocation probation, grant licensure, immediately revoke the license, and stay the




completed within 12 months, or other violations of probation occur, the stay shall be lifted and the license revoked.

If not signe

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