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October 2016
Nursing
KELLY J BAKER; CORTLAND, NY
Profession: Licensed Practical Nurse; Lic. No. 279078; Cal. No. 28883
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 2 year stayed suspension, 2 probation, $250 fine.
Summary: Licensee admitted to the charge of failing to maintain accurate records.
LAURA GRACE BELANGER; CENTER MORICHES, NY
Profession: Registered Professional Nurse; Lic. No. 619720; Cal. No. 29015
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 2 year stayed suspension, 2 years probation, $500 fine.
Summary: Licensee admitted to the charge of having been convicted of Aggravated Driving While Intoxicated (twice), unclassifed misdemeanors, and Operating a Motor Vehicle Under the Influence of Drug or Alcohol, an unclassifed misdemeanor.
LAURA GRACE BELANGER; CENTER MORICHES, NY
Profession: Registered Professional Nurse; Lic. No. 619720; Cal. No. 29015
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 2 year stayed suspension, 2 years probation, $500 fine.
Summary: Licensee admitted to the charge of having been convicted of Aggravated Driving While Intoxicated (twice), unclassifed misdemeanors, and Operating a Motor Vehicle Under the Influence of Drug or Alcohol, an unclassifed misdemeanor.
ANNETTE BLAIR; NORTH LITTLE ROCK, AR
Profession: Licensed Practical Nurse; Lic. No. 187786; Cal. No. 29125
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 2 year stayed suspension, 2 years probation to commence upon return to practice in the State of New York.
Summary: Licensee admitted to the charge of having been convicted of Possession of a Controlled Substance in violation of Arkansas Code Annotated ?5-64-401, which, if committed in New York State, would have constituted the crime of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 7th Degree in violation of New York Penal Law ?220.03.
ANNETTE BLAIR; NORTH LITTLE ROCK, AR
Profession: Licensed Practical Nurse; Lic. No. 187786; Cal. No. 29125
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 2 year stayed suspension, 2 years probation to commence upon return to practice in the State of New York.
Summary: Licensee admitted to the charge of having been convicted of Possession of a Controlled Substance in violation of Arkansas Code Annotated ?5-64-401, which, if committed in New York State, would have constituted the crime of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 7th Degree in violation of New York Penal Law ?220.03.
MELISSA ANNE MARIE CARUSO; WILTON, CT
Profession: Licensed Practical Nurse; Lic. No. 201102; Cal. No. 29045 29046
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 3 month actual suspension, 21 month stayed suspension, 2 years probation to commence upon return to practice in the State of New York, $500 fine.
Summary: Licensee admitted to the charge of having been convicted of Fraud or Material Deception in the Course of Professional Services of Activities in violation of Connecticut General Statute ?20-99(b)(6), which, if committed in New York State, would have constituted Practicing the Profession of Nursing Fraudulently pursuant to New York State Education Law ?6509(2).
MELISSA ANNE MARIE CARUSO; WILTON, CT
Profession: Registered Professional Nurse; Lic. No. 415177; Cal. No. 29045 29046
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 3 month actual suspension, 21 month stayed suspension, 2 years probation to commence upon return to practice in the State of New York, $500 fine.
Summary: Licensee admitted to the charge of having been convicted of Fraud or Material Deception in the Course of Professional Services of Activities in violation of Connecticut General Statute ?20-99(b)(6), which, if committed in New York State, would have constituted Practicing the Profession of Nursing Fraudulently pursuant to New York State Education Law ?6509(2).
MELISSA ANNE MARIE CARUSO; WILTON, CT
Profession: Registered Professional Nurse; Lic. No. 415177; Cal. No. 29045 29046
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 3 month actual suspension, 21 month stayed suspension, 2 years probation to commence upon return to practice in the State of New York, $500 fine.
Summary: Licensee admitted to the charge of having been convicted of Fraud or Material Deception in the Course of Professional Services of Activities in violation of Connecticut General Statute ?20-99(b)(6), which, if committed in New York State, would have constituted Practicing the Profession of Nursing Fraudulently pursuant to New York State Education Law ?6509(2).
MELISSA ANNE MARIE CARUSO; WILTON, CT
Profession: Licensed Practical Nurse; Lic. No. 201102; Cal. No. 29045 29046
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 3 month actual suspension, 21 month stayed suspension, 2 years probation to commence upon return to practice in the State of New York, $500 fine.
Summary: Licensee admitted to the charge of having been convicted of Fraud or Material Deception in the Course of Professional Services of Activities in violation of Connecticut General Statute ?20-99(b)(6), which, if committed in New York State, would have constituted Practicing the Profession of Nursing Fraudulently pursuant to New York State Education Law ?6509(2).
ALEXANDRA MELISSA CASTELLANO (A/K/A RIGOS ALEXANDRA MELISSA, RIGOS ALEXANDRA M); DEER PARK, NY
Profession: Registered Professional Nurse; Lic. No. 660524; Cal. No. 28878
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 1 year stayed suspension, 1 year probation, $500 fine.
Summary: Licensee did not contest the charge of starting an intravenous line on and administering intravenous fluids to a nursing colleague and permitting that same colleague to start an intravenous line on her when there was no physician's order or any authorization.
ALEXANDRA MELISSA CASTELLANO (A/K/A RIGOS ALEXANDRA MELISSA, RIGOS ALEXANDRA M); DEER PARK, NY
Profession: Registered Professional Nurse; Lic. No. 660524; Cal. No. 28878
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 1 year stayed suspension, 1 year probation, $500 fine.
Summary: Licensee did not contest the charge of starting an intravenous line on and administering intravenous fluids to a nursing colleague and permitting that same colleague to start an intravenous line on her when there was no physician's order or any authorization.
CATHERINE M CLESI (A/K/A CLESI CATHERINE); LEVITTOWN, NY
Profession: Registered Professional Nurse; Lic. No. 612232; Cal. No. 28917
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 2 year stayed suspension, 2 years probation, $500 fine.
Summary: Licensee did not contest the charge of failing to maintain accurate patient records.
CATHERINE M CLESI (A/K/A CLESI CATHERINE); LEVITTOWN, NY
Profession: Registered Professional Nurse; Lic. No. 612232; Cal. No. 28917
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 2 year stayed suspension, 2 years probation, $500 fine.
Summary: Licensee did not contest the charge of failing to maintain accurate patient records.
VICTORIA E C CRAWLEY (A/K/A PARKER VICTORIA C E); OSWEGO, NY
Profession: Registered Professional Nurse; Lic. No. 613456; Cal. No. 28833
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 1 year stayed suspension, 1 year probation, $500 fine.
Summary: Licensee did not contest the charge of failing to maintain accurate records.
VERNA SHERMAN DAVIS; ALICEVILLE, AL
Profession: Registered Professional Nurse; Lic. No. 410438; Cal. No. 29116
Action: Application to surrender license granted. Summary Licensee admitted to the charge of having been convicted of Conspiracy to Commit Health Care Fraud and Conspiracy to Defraud the United States and to Receive and Pay Health Care Kickbacks, both felonies.
Summary: Licensee admitted to the charge of having been convicted of Conspiracy to Commit Health Care Fraud and Conspiracy to Defraud the United States and to Receive and Pay Health Care Kickbacks, both felonies.
VERNA SHERMAN DAVIS; ALICEVILLE, AL
Profession: Registered Professional Nurse; Lic. No. 410438; Cal. No. 29116
Action: Application to surrender license granted. Summary Licensee admitted to the charge of having been convicted of Conspiracy to Commit Health Care Fraud and Conspiracy to Defraud the United States and to Receive and Pay Health Care Kickbacks, both felonies.
Summary: Licensee admitted to the charge of having been convicted of Conspiracy to Commit Health Care Fraud and Conspiracy to Defraud the United States and to Receive and Pay Health Care Kickbacks, both felonies.
LINDA J DESTEFANO; UTICA, NY
Profession: Registered Professional Nurse; Lic. No. 470985; Cal. No. 27666
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon Indefinite actual suspension until fit to practice, upon termination of suspension, 2 years probation to commence upon return to practice, $500 fine.
Summary: Licensee admitted to the charge of failing to maintain accurate records.
LINDA J DESTEFANO; UTICA, NY
Profession: Registered Professional Nurse; Lic. No. 470985; Cal. No. 27666
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon Indefinite actual suspension until fit to practice, upon termination of suspension, 2 years probation to commence upon return to practice, $500 fine.
Summary: Licensee admitted to the charge of failing to maintain accurate records.
JASON DAVID DILLON; SEATTLE, WA
Profession: Registered Professional Nurse; Lic. No. 647483; Cal. No. 28952
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 2 month actual suspension, 22 month stayed suspension, 2 years probation to commence upon return to practice in the State of New York, $500 fine payable within 30 days.
Summary: Licensee did not contest the charge of falsely representing on an application for licensure that he had not pleaded guilty to a crime, felony or misdemeanor, in any court.
JASON DAVID DILLON; SEATTLE, WA
Profession: Registered Professional Nurse; Lic. No. 647483; Cal. No. 28952
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 2 month actual suspension, 22 month stayed suspension, 2 years probation to commence upon return to practice in the State of New York, $500 fine payable within 30 days.
Summary: Licensee did not contest the charge of falsely representing on an application for licensure that he had not pleaded guilty to a crime, felony or misdemeanor, in any court.
VICTORIA L FOGAL (A/K/A FOGAL VICTORIA LYNN); NEW ROCHELLE, NY
Profession: Registered Professional Nurse; Lic. No. 635953; Cal. No. 28098
Action: Found guilty of professional misconduct Penalty Censure and Reprimand, probation 1 year.
Summary: Licensee was found guilty of having been convicted of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 7th Degree.
VICTORIA L FOGAL (A/K/A FOGAL VICTORIA LYNN); NEW ROCHELLE, NY
Profession: Registered Professional Nurse; Lic. No. 635953; Cal. No. 28098
Action: Found guilty of professional misconduct Penalty Censure and Reprimand, probation 1 year.
Summary: Licensee was found guilty of having been convicted of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 7th Degree.
SHELBY L GENEST (A/K/A HAZELTON SHELBY LYN); FORT EDWARD, NY
Profession: Registered Professional Nurse; Lic. No. 507229; Cal. No. 28968
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 2 year stayed suspension, 2 years probation, $500 fine.
Summary: Licensee admitted to the charge of failing to maintain accurate patient records.
SHELBY L GENEST (A/K/A HAZELTON SHELBY LYN); FORT EDWARD, NY
Profession: Registered Professional Nurse; Lic. No. 507229; Cal. No. 28968
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 2 year stayed suspension, 2 years probation, $500 fine.
Summary: Licensee admitted to the charge of failing to maintain accurate patient records.
LONG JANIE HERRING (A/K/A LONG JANIE); HENRICO, VA
Profession: Registered Professional Nurse; Lic. No. 287886; Cal. No. 28865 28863
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 6 month actual suspension, 18 month stayed suspension, 2 years probation to commence upon return to practice in the State of New York.
Summary: Licensee admitted to charges that, on her May 9, 2012 application for delayed registration of her registered professional nursing license, she falsely denied that she had been convicted of a crime since her prior application for registration.
LONG JANIE HERRING (A/K/A LONG JANIE); HENRICO, VA
Profession: Registered Professional Nurse; Lic. No. 287886; Cal. No. 28865 28863
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 6 month actual suspension, 18 month stayed suspension, 2 years probation to commence upon return to practice in the State of New York.
Summary: Licensee admitted to charges that, on her May 9, 2012 application for delayed registration of her registered professional nursing license, she falsely denied that she had been convicted of a crime since her prior application for registration.
PATRICIA A IRBY; MOBILE, AL
Profession: Licensed Practical Nurse; Lic. No. 264825; Cal. No. 28958 28957
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 1 year stayed suspension, 1 year probation to commence upon return to practice in the State of New York, $500 fine.
Summary: Licensee admitted to the charge of falsely denying on an application for licensure as a registered nurse in Alabama, having been subject to professional discipline.
PATRICIA A IRBY; MOBILE, AL
Profession: Licensed Practical Nurse; Lic. No. 264825; Cal. No. 28958 28957
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 1 year stayed suspension, 1 year probation to commence upon return to practice in the State of New York, $500 fine.
Summary: Licensee admitted to the charge of falsely denying on an application for licensure as a registered nurse in Alabama, having been subject to professional discipline.
PATRICIA ANN IRBY; MOBILE, AL
Profession: Registered Professional Nurse; Lic. No. 552940; Cal. No. 28958 28957
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 1 year stayed suspension, 1 year probation to commence upon return to practice in the State of New York, $500 fine.
Summary: Licensee admitted to the charge of falsely denying on an application for licensure as a registered nurse in Alabama, having been subject to professional discipline.
PATRICIA ANN IRBY; MOBILE, AL
Profession: Registered Professional Nurse; Lic. No. 552940; Cal. No. 28958 28957
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 1 year stayed suspension, 1 year probation to commence upon return to practice in the State of New York, $500 fine.
Summary: Licensee admitted to the charge of falsely denying on an application for licensure as a registered nurse in Alabama, having been subject to professional discipline.