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WA Board of Nursing Disciplinary Actions

The Washington State Board of Nursing investigates complaints of unprofessional conduct and takes appropriate action.

For details, legal documents, and license status, you can look up individual licensees at the DOH Provider Credential Search.

Disciplinary Actions 

Disciplinary actions are formal or informal actions a disciplinary authority can take to limit or restrict a healthcare professional in practice or to impose conditions for practice.

The healthcare professional may also be prevented from practicing as a result of the action. The terms “disciplinary action,” “enforcement action” and “corrective action” have the same meaning.

Disciplinary actions taken between October - December 2023 

Licensee

Date of Action

Formal Action

Violation

Frechette, Justin A., RN (RN60662219)

12/27/23

Reinstatement

License disciplinary action taken by a federal, state, or local licensing authority

Bakhtiar, Aaryo, RN, ARNP (RN61007950, AP31039993)

12/26/23

Reinstatement

License disciplinary action taken by a federal, state, or local licensing authority

Clements, Margueree, LPN (LP61273268)

12/26/23

Suspension

License disciplinary action taken by a federal, state, or local licensing authority

Denobrega, Nicole D., RN (RN00174528)

12/26/23

Suspension

Criminal conviction

Verlanic, Amy E., RN (RN60662576)

12/26/23

Conditions

Alcohol and other substance abuse; Violation of federal or state statutes, regulations or rules

Buteraba, Stephen W., LPN (LP60319984)

12/06/23

Reinstatement

Failure to cooperate with the disciplining authority; Negligence

Randall, Shelley D., LPN (LP61309550)

12/06/23

Suspension

License disciplinary action taken by a federal, state, or local licensing authority

Rather, Jeanne A., RN (RN60427259)

12/06/23

Suspension

Criminal conviction

Beauchamp, Bruce E., RN (RN60585595)

12/06/23

Suspension

Error in prescribing, dispensing or administering medication

Sumanti, Beverly, RN (RN61484385)

12/05/23

Conditions

Violation of federal or state statutes, regulations or rules

Hughes, Melissa M., nurse tech (NS61448718)

12/01/23

Licensure denied

Failure to meet licensing board reporting requirements; Unable to practice safely by reason of physical illness or impairment

McKnight, Melissa A., RN (RN61476679)

11/21/23

Conditions

Alcohol and other substance abuse; Criminal conviction

Galvin, John L., RN (RN00155631)

11/20/23

Reinstatement

Alcohol and other substance abuse; Criminal conviction; Violation of federal or state statutes, regulations or rules

Marsh, Jeremy L., RN (RN60909263)

11/09/23

Suspension

Failure to comply with licensing board order

Gain-Sandy, Kathryn E., RN (RN61228171)

11/08/23

Suspension

License disciplinary action taken by a federal, state, or local licensing authority

Haegele, Elaine K., RN (RN60237245)

10/31/23

Probation

Unable to practice safely by reason of psychological impairment or mental disorder

Haegele, Elaine K., ARNP (AP60421778)

10/31/23

Suspension

Unable to practice safely by reason of psychological impairment or mental disorder

Howard, Rachel L., RN (RN61417391)

10/25/23

Conditions

Alcohol and other substance abuse

Rhodie, Natashia P., LPN (LP61302927)

10/24/23

Probation

Failure to meet licensing board reporting requirements

Gibson, Michelle R., RN (RN00160154)

10/11/23

Suspension

License disciplinary action taken by a federal, state, or local licensing authority

Sixkiller, Michelle R., RN (RN60441517)

10/11/23

Suspension

Violation of federal or state statutes, regulations or rules

Howard, Daniel R., RN (RN60465310)

10/11/23

Application withdrawn

Failure to cooperate with the disciplining authority

Schaper, Kristin J., RN (RN60864789)

10/11/23

Conditions

License disciplinary action taken by a federal, state, or local licensing authority

Mczenna, Cory R., RN (RN60029502)

10/10/23

Probation

Diversion of controlled substance; Violation of federal or state statutes, regulations or rules

Straughter, Rhalashondra D., RN (RN61293281)

10/06/23

Suspension

License disciplinary action taken by a federal, state, or local licensing authority

Miskimon, Mae M., RN, ARNP (RN00174332, AP60180768)

10/03/23

Suspension

Alcohol and other substance abuse; Failure to cooperate with the disciplining authority

Bakhtiar, Aaryo, RN, ARNP (RN61007950, AP61039993)

10/03/23

Suspension

License disciplinary action taken by a federal, state, or local licensing authority

Hulderson, Lysa, RN (RN00133842)

10/03/23

Suspension

Failure to comply with licensing board order

Schaff, David Z., RN (RN60190628)

10/03/23

Suspension

License disciplinary action taken by a federal, state, or local licensing authority

Frodsham, Tiffany K., RN (RN60389890)

10/03/23

Suspension

Negligence; Records; Violation of federal or state statutes, regulations or rules

Johnson, Beverly M., RN (RN60657980)

10/03/23

Reinstatement

Alcohol and other substance abuse; Abuse; Violation of federal or state statutes, regulations or rules

Dupar, Laurie D., RN (RN00089180)

10/02/23

Conditions

Misrepresentation of credentials; Violation of federal or state statutes, regulations or rules

Disciplinary actions taken between July - September 2023 

Licensee

Date of Action

Formal Action

Violation

Young, Andrea RN, ARNP (RN61273461, AP61273586)

08/17/23

Suspension

License disciplinary action taken by a federal, state, or local licensing authority

Wayman, Mary Jane S., RN (RN60089672)

09/22/23

Suspension

Modification

Waller, Toni S., RN, ARNP (RN00174705, AP61015469)

08/29/23

Probation

Negligence

Walker, Linda G., RN (RN00119541)

08/28/23

Conditions

License disciplinary action taken by a federal, state, or local licensing authority

Ryan, Shannon M., RN (RN00160616)

08/11/23

Suspension

License disciplinary action taken by a federal, state, or local licensing authority

Ryan, Julie D., RN (RN61184145)

08/01/23

Suspension

License disciplinary action taken by a federal, state, or local licensing authority; Violation of federal or state statutes, regulations or rules

Richter, Luke A., LPN (LP60702263)

08/01/23

Probation

Negligence; Records; Violation of federal or state statutes, regulations or rules

Primm, David D., RN (RN00168794)

07/24/23

Reinstatement

Violation of or failure to comply with licensing board order

Phelps, Joshua D., RN (RN60635723)

08/18/23

Probation

Violation of federal or state statutes, regulations or rules

Mulamba, Millicent A., LPN (LP00048426)

08/07/23

Suspension

Alcohol or other substance abuse

Moehring, Julie A., LPN (LP60329704)

09/13/23

Suspension

Violation of or failure to comply with licensing board order

McDaniel, Janae N., ARNP (AP61465261)

09/15/23

Probation

License disciplinary action taken by a federal, state, or local licensing authority

Lothrop, Elvia G., RN (RN60023184)

07/11/23

Suspension

Alcohol or other substance abuse; License disciplinary action taken by a federal, state, or local licensing authority; Violation of federal or state statutes, regulations or rules

Jones, Franklin, RN (RN61110384)

08/14/23

Suspension

License disciplinary action taken by a federal, state, or local licensing authority

Hays, Margie E., LPN (LP60067369)

08/08/23

Probation

Failure to cooperate with the disciplining authority; Violation of federal or state statutes, regulations or rules

Graham, Jason F., RN (RN60115488)

08/01/23

Restrictions

Unable to practice safely by reason of physical illness or impairment

Falconer, Jamie S., RN (RN60010434)

08/01/23

Conditions

License disciplinary action taken by a federal, state, or local licensing authority

Donato, Sandra K., RN (RN00116820)

07/13/23

Suspension

Violation of federal or state statutes, regulations or rules

Christie, Carrie L., RN (RN60278421)

08/01/23

Reinstatement

License suspension by a federal, state or local licensing authority 

Buteraba, Stephen W., LPN (LP60319984)

08/01/23

Suspension

Failure to cooperate with the disciplining authority; Negligence

Burke, Tatiana M., RN (RN60936657)

09/22/23

Suspension

License disciplinary action taken by a federal, state, or local licensing authority

Baltz, Gerald M., RN, ARNP (RN61002076, AP61002050)

08/07/23

Probation

License disciplinary action taken by a federal, state, or local licensing authority

Abramowicz, Melissa L., RN (RN60598848)

08/07/23

Probation

Reinstatement

Disciplinary actions taken between April - June 2023 
Licensee Date of Action Formal Action Violation
Hamilton, Shawntea G., LPN (LP61033790) 6/30/2023 Suspension  License disciplinary action taken by a federal, state, or local licensing authority 
Ross, Amy K., LPN (LP00050636) 6/29/2023 Reinstatement Alcohol or other substance abuse; Criminal conviction; Violation of federal or state statutes, regulations or rules 
Lieber, Schantelle L., LPN (LP61315321) 6/29/2023 Conditions Criminal conviction 
Buck, Connie L., RN, ARNP (RN60796613, AP60794627) 6/22/2023 Probation Criminal conviction; License disciplinary action taken by a federal, state, or local licensing authority 
McCarter, Michael R., LPN (LP60832138) 6/22/2023 Suspension  License disciplinary action taken by a federal, state, or local licensing authority 
Jones, Ashia L., LPN (LP60955825) 6/22/2023 Suspension  License disciplinary action taken by a federal, state, or local licensing authority 
Cerda, Venita A., LPN (LP61390229) 6/20/2023 Conditions Criminal conviction; Failure to cooperate with the disciplining authority
Price, Karen A., RN (RN60181825) 6/15/2023 Conditions Alcohol or other substance abuse 
Wiser, Joseph K., RN (RN60635525) 6/15/2023 Suspension  Criminal conviction 
Pathan, Fareeda, RN (RN61351522) 6/8/2023 Licensure denied Fraud, deceit or material omission in obtaining license or credentials; License disciplinary action taken by a federal, state, or local licensing authority 
McDaniel, Janae N., RN (RN60182506) 6/1/2023 Probation Criminal conviction; License disciplinary action taken by a federal, state, or local licensing authority 
O’Connor, Christine E., RN, ARNP (RN60949723, AP61056892) 5/26/2023 Suspension  License disciplinary action taken by a federal, state, or local licensing authority 
Dorsten, Colleen M., RN (RN00176717) 5/23/2023 Suspension  Violation of federal or state statutes, regulations or rules 
Narasappa, Nikhil, RN (RN61014021) 5/23/2023 Suspension  License disciplinary action taken by a federal, state, or local licensing authority 
Okeke, Chukwudi E., RN (RN61420485) 5/23/2023 Conditions License disciplinary action taken by a federal, state, or local licensing authority 
La Dieu, Caprice C., RN (RN60409110) 5/22/2023 Suspension  Violation of or failure to comply with licensing board order 
Nichczynski, Paul A., RN (RN60049010) 5/18/2023 Suspension  Diversion of controlled substance; Violation of federal or state statutes, regulations or rules 
Koski, Stephanie R., RN (RN00146564) 5/10/2023 Conditions License disciplinary action taken by a federal, state, or local licensing authority 
Burnett, Laura H., RN, ARNP (RN60333645, AP60337128) 5/3/2023 Conditions Failure to cooperate with the disciplining authority; Violation of federal or state statutes, regulations or rules 
Hulderson, Lysa R., RN (RN00133842) 5/3/2023 Probation Violation of or failure to comply with licensing board order 
McLain, Chad, RN (RN60736025) 5/3/2023 Conditions  Negligence
Diaz, Nilka, RN (RN61193297) 5/3/2023 Suspension  License disciplinary action taken by a federal, state, or local licensing authority 
Schurmann, Juli A., ARNP (AP60135617) 4/26/2023 Suspension  License disciplinary action taken by a federal, state, or local licensing authority 
Stewart, Kevin W., RN (RN00133403) 4/26/2023 Suspension  Violation of or failure to comply with licensing board order 
Loren, Sara, RN (RN00140466) 4/26/2023 Suspension  License disciplinary action taken by a federal, state, or local licensing authority
Boggs, Richard C., RN (RN00163168) 4/26/2023 Suspension  Criminal conviction 
Michael, David D., RN (RN60364730) 4/26/2023 Suspension  Criminal conviction 
Ware, Velvet M., RN (RN61242185) 4/26/2023 Suspension  License disciplinary action taken by a federal, state, or local licensing authority 
McDonald, Shannon M., RN (RN60027186) 4/25/2023 Suspension  Failure to cooperate with the disciplining authority; Narcotics violation or violation of other drug statutes
McLeod, Kevin L., RN (RN60829928) 4/25/2023 Suspension  Criminal conviction; Failure to cooperate with the disciplining authority
Adedapo, Adeshina, RN applicant (RN61329429) 4/24/2023 Licensure denied Alcohol or other substance abuse 
Freeman, Darren T., RN, ARNP (RN60607116, AP60607117) 4/20/2023 Suspension  Violation of or failure to comply with licensing board order 
Tuller, Esther R., RN (RN60318009) 4/19/2023 Suspension  Criminal conviction 
Phelps, Joshua D., RN (RN60635723) 4/19/2023 Suspension  Violation of federal or state statutes, regulations or rules 
Disciplinary actions taken between January - March 2023 

Licensee

Date of Action

Formal Action

Violation

Rhodie, Natashia P., LPN applicant (LP61302927)

03/31/23

Licensure denied

Fraud in obtaining a license or credentials; License disciplinary action taken by a federal, state, or local licensing authority

Van Ness, Rhonda L., RN applicant (RN61296079)

03/31/23

Licensure denied

Criminal conviction

Massmann, Sara J., RN applicant (RN61312388)

03/31/23

Licensure denied

License disciplinary action taken by a federal, state, or local licensing authority

Batistelli, Michelle R., LPN (LP00050346)

03/29/23

Probation

Violation of or failure to comply with licensing board order

Hanks, Jennifer L., LPN (LP60101088)

03/29/23

Reinstatement

Diversion of controlled substance; Narcotics violation or violation of other drug statutes; Violation of federal or state statutes, regulations or rules

Morrison, Patricia, RN (RN00130481)

03/29/23

Conditions

Violation of or failure to comply with licensing board order

Rouches, Melissa A., RN (RN60570598)

03/23/23

Conditions

Alcohol or other substance abuse

Silva, Laura A., RN (RN61035418)

03/23/23

Suspension

Criminal conviction

Bramlette, Megan N., LPN (LP60495467)

03/22/23

Suspension

Violation of or failure to comply with licensing board order

Robins, Sarah E., RN

03/22/23

Reinstatement

Alcohol or other substance abuse; Diversion of controlled substance; Fraud

Crissinger, Sarah E., RN (RN60245875)

03/22/23

Conditions

Alcohol or other substance abuse; Failure to cooperate with the disciplining authority; Violation of federal or state statutes, regulations or rules

Lemmons, Kenna C., RN (RN61390637)

03/21/23

Licensure granted

License disciplinary action taken by a federal, state, or local licensing authority

Torrence, Brittney, applicant (RN61288050)

02/22/23

Licensure denied

Criminal conviction; Narcotics violation or violation of other drug statutes

Su, Jeff T., RN (RN60287904)

02/14/23

Probation

Negligence; Violation of federal or state statutes, regulations or rules

Martella, Ashley E., RN (RN61328462)

02/06/23

Probation

Diversion of controlled substance; License disciplinary action taken by a federal, state, or local licensing authority

Franco, Krista L., RN (RN60505027)

02/03/23

Suspension

Alcohol or other substance abuse; Failure to cooperate with the disciplining authority; Narcotics violation or violation of other drug statutes

Richards, Bryan S., LPN (LP60431235)

02/01/23

Suspension

Failure to cooperate with the disciplining authority

Camus, Bryan P., RN, ARNP (RN60806830, AP60806831)

01/31/23

Conditions

License disciplinary action taken by a federal, state, or local licensing authority

Tubb, Ashlee A., RN, ARNP (RN60475444, AP60525660)

01/27/23

Conditions

COVID-19

Adams, Jeremy T., RN, ARNP (RN61053308, AP61054516)

01/27/23

Conditions

License disciplinary action taken by a federal, state, or local licensing authority

Moehring, Julie A., LPN (LP60329704)

01/27/23

Conditions

Violation of federal or state statutes, regulations or rules

Robinson, James J., RN, ARNP (RN60925707, AP60923009)

01/25/23

Suspension

License disciplinary action taken by a federal, state, or local licensing authority

Green, Diana L., LPN (LP00025789)

01/25/23

Reinstatement

Violation of federal or state statutes, regulations or rules

Linerud, Kristy A., RN (RN00124887)

01/25/23

Suspension

Criminal conviction

Sodano, Abigail R., RN (RN60291039)

01/20/23

Conditions

Alcohol or other substance abuse; Narcotics violation or other violation of drug statutes; Violation of federal or state statutes, regulations or rules

Swift-Erslev, Nathaniel D., RN (RN60832241)

01/20/23

Reinstatement

License disciplinary action taken by a federal, state, or local licensing authority

Moen, Daniel J., LPN (LP00029584)

01/17/23

Suspension

Violation of or failure to comply with licensing board order

Applonie, Brien E., LPN (LP00041235)

01/12/23

Probation

Criminal conviction

Macanlalay, Patricia I., LPN (LP00046070)

01/12/23

Surrender

Negligence

Sciulli, Paige J., RN (RN00164574)

01/12/23

Probation

License disciplinary action taken by a federal, state, or local licensing authority

Guzman, Michael J., RN (RN60802248)

01/12/23

Probation

Negligence; Records; Violation of federal or state statutes, regulations or rules

Satiacum, Theresa G., RN (RN00124014)

01/03/23

Reinstatement

Unprofessional conduct

Stipulations to Informal Disposition (STID)

A Stipulation to Informal Disposition (STID) is an informal disciplinary action to resolve a complaint against a healthcare professional. A licensee admits no wrongdoing but agrees to comply with certain terms.  

Additional training is an example of corrective action. STIDs are reportable to national data banks and are posted on Provider Credential Search after being accepted by the disciplinary authority. The document is accompanied by a Statement of Allegations.

Stipulations to Informal Disposition taken between October - December 2023

Licensee

Date of Action

Informal Agreement

Allegation

Rogers, Steven S., RN (RN60552923)

12/11/23

Probation

Criminal conviction

Hills, Jennifer D., RN (RN00152479)

12/06/23

Conditions

Error in prescribing, dispensing or administering medication; Violation of federal or state statutes, regulations or rules

Jenkisian, Sheila R., RN (RN60777232)

12/06/23

Probation

Records; Violation of federal or state statutes, regulations or rules

Mons, Jacqueline P., RN (RN60941406)

11/21/23

Probation

Records; Violation of federal or state statutes, regulations or rules

Ratayczak, Angela M., LPN (LP61213388)

11/20/23

Conditions

Narcotics violation or other violation of drug statutes; Violation of federal or state statutes, regulations or rules

Gilreath, Michelle D., RN (RN00138090)

11/20/23

Probation

Medication management

Plunkett, Jerrett T., RN (RN61123143)

11/20/23

Conditions

Fraud – unspecified

Sumanti, Beverly B., LPN (LP00054889)

11/15/23

Conditions

Violation of federal or state statutes, regulations or rules

Larson, Robin W., RN (RN00164792)

11/13/23

Conditions

License disciplinary action taken by a federal, state, or local licensing authority

Yetneberk, Patricia J., RN, ARNP (RN00086833, AP30003456)

11/09/23

Surrender

Negligence

Campion, Lori L., LPN (LP60834510)

11/09/23

Probation

Error in prescribing, dispensing or administering medication

Morrison, Patricia L., RN (RN00130481)

11/09/23

Conditions

Patient care; Violation of federal or state statutes, regulations or rules

Coble, Ginger C., RN (RN00137437)

11/09/23

Probation

Records

Medeiros, Rebekah E., RN (RN60509117)

11/09/23

Conditions

Alcohol and other substance abuse; Abuse

Rogers, Caden D., RN (RN61050747)

11/09/23

Conditions

Criminal conviction

Pike, Lisa M., RN (RN61257195)

11/09/23

Probation

Records; Violation of federal or state statutes, regulations or rules

Sobhani, Arlene N., RN (RN00114106)

10/30/23

Probation

Patient care

Perry, Brenda S., LPN (LP00056555)

10/27/23

Conditions

Violation of federal or state statutes, regulations or rules

Aultman, Janeil L., RN (RN60131794)

10/27/23

Surrender

Criminal conviction; License revocation by a federal, state or local licensing authority

Stipulations to Informal Disposition taken between July - September 2023

Licensee

Date of Action

Informal Agreement

Allegation

Swearingen, Wendy L., RN, ARNP (RN00112041, AP30004867)

09/14/23

Conditions

Violation of federal or state statutes, regulations or rules

Johnston Coleman, Jenny L., RN, ARNP (RN00144725, AP60595033)

09/14/23

Conditions

Alcohol or other substance abuse; Fraud – Unspecified

Sells, Cheri L., RN (RN61239948)

09/07/23

Probation

License disciplinary action taken by a federal, state, or local licensing authority

Wadsworth, Brett L., RN, ARNP (RN60708947, AP60720812)

08/28/23

Probation

Negligence; Records

Rose, Marie L., RN (RN00103478)

08/24/23

Probation

Negligence; Violation of federal or state statutes, regulations or rules

Tanner, Joseph, RN (RN61123274)

08/24/23

Probation

License disciplinary action taken by a federal, state, or local licensing authority

Garrison, Benjamin M., RN (RN61053677)

08/14/23

Probation

License disciplinary action taken by a federal, state, or local licensing authority

Pesio, Zora L., RN, ARNP (RN00078427, AP30002023)

08/08/23

Probation

Allowing or aiding unlicensed practice; Improper or inadequate supervision or delegation; Negligence; Violation of federal or state statutes, regulations or rules

Urban, Trudy E., RN (RN00103123

08/01/23

Conditions

License disciplinary action taken by a federal, state, or local licensing authority

Paudel, Amanda S., RN (RN61181199

08/01/23

Conditions

License disciplinary action taken by a federal, state, or local licensing authority

Huff, Toinette E., RN (RN60529854)

07/24/23

Probation

Negligence

Stipulations to Informal Disposition taken between April - June 2023
Licensee Date of Action Informal Agreement Allegation
Rifenbury, Kelly A., RN (RN60740917) 6/29/2023 Probation Error in prescribing, dispensing or administering medication 
Segura-Sanchez, Michelle S., RN (RN61045000) 6/15/2023 Surrender License disciplinary action taken by a federal, state, or local licensing authority 
McGhee, Crystal L., LPN (LP60317840) 6/8/2023 Conditions Negligence
Bright, Robert, LPN, RN (LP60278117, RN60753869) 6/1/2023 Probation Negligence; Practicing beyond the scope of practice; Violation of federal or state statutes, regulations or rules 
Martin, Michaele L., RN (RN00154107) 5/22/2023 Probation Advertising or marketing services or products that are discriminatory, misleading, false, or deceptive; COVID-19; Violation of federal or state statutes, regulations or rules 
McLennan, Matthew A., RN (RN00134666) 5/10/2023 Probation Practicing beyond the scope of practice
Cabanos, Allen E., RN (RN00138921) 5/10/2023 Probation Patient abuse
Wangumo, Eva M., RN (RN60620823) 5/3/2023 Probation License disciplinary action taken by a federal, state, or local licensing authority 
Montgomery, Mary L., RN, ARNP (RN00135346, AP30005664) 4/26/2023 Surrender Negligence
Stipulations to Informal Disposition taken between January - March 2023

Licensee

Date of Action

Informal Agreement

Allegation

Macanlalay, Patricia I., LPN (LP00046070)

01/12/23

Surrender

Negligence

Sciulli, Paige J., RN (RN00164574)

01/12/23

Probation

License disciplinary action taken by a federal, state, or local licensing authority

Housden, Kelsey M., LPN (LP60505285)

02/22/23

Probation

License disciplinary action taken by a federal, state, or local licensing authority

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