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Summary information of disciplinary actions taken against licensees, professional practice business entities, and pharmacy establishments by the Board of Regents in New York State since January 1, 1994, can be searched below by year, month, and profession. You may also search for an individual’s, entity’s or establishment’s status, and any applicable enforcement actions, with our Online Verification Search. Applicable disciplinary information will be listed under the Enforcement Actions tab within the search results.


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February 2018

Nursing

APHRODITE MARIA KOINOGLOU; WILLISTON PARK, NY

Profession: Registered Professional Nurse; Lic. No. 380459; Cal. No. 29607 29608

Regents Action Date: February 13, 2018
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 1 month actual suspensions, 23 months stayed suspensions, 2 years probation, $500 fine.
Summary: Licensee did not contest the charge of unauthorized access to patient records, in grossly negligent violation of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act.

APHRODITE MARIA KOINOGLOU; WILLISTON PARK, NY

Profession: Nurse Practitioner In Adult Health; Cert. No. 301024; Cal. No. 29607 29608

Regents Action Date: February 13, 2018
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 1 month actual suspensions, 23 months stayed suspensions, 2 years probation, $500 fine.
Summary: Licensee did not contest the charge of unauthorized access to patient records, in grossly negligent violation of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act.

LORI SUSAN LATHROP; EAST AMHERST, NY

Profession: Registered Professional Nurse; Lic. No. 401481; Cal. No. 29915

Regents Action Date: February 13, 2018
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon Indefinite actual suspension for no less than 6 months and until fit to practice, upon termination of suspension, 2 years probation to commence upon return to practice, $500 fine payable within 3 months.
Summary: Licensee admitted to charges of having been convicted of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 7th Degree and Petit Larceny and prescribing medication without a physician's order.

CARL R LEE; UTICA, NY

Profession: Registered Professional Nurse; Lic. No. 591793; Cal. No. 30003

Regents Action Date: February 13, 2018
Action: Application to surrender license granted.
Summary: Licensee admitted to charges of working as a nurse when their license was suspended and Unauthorized Practice.

JEAN LEE PAMELA; VIRGINIA BEACH, VA

Profession: Registered Professional Nurse; Lic. No. 637029; Cal. No. 30166

Regents Action Date: February 13, 2018
Action: Application to surrender license granted.
Summary: Licensee admitted to the charge of having been found guilty of professional misconduct in California, where the conduct of committed in New York would constitute practicing the profession of nursing while the ability to practice is impaired by drugs.

MELINDA C LUGAY (A/K/A LUGAY MELINDA CERO); NEW HEMPSTEAD, NY

Profession: Registered Professional Nurse; Lic. No. 413073; Cal. No. 29981 29982

Regents Action Date: February 13, 2018
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 1 month actual suspensions, 23 months stayed suspensions, 24 months probation.
Summary: Licensee admitted to the charge of signing off on three pathology reports when only the patient's physician is authorized to do so.

MELINDA CERO LUGAY; NEW HEMPSTEAD, NY

Profession: Licensed Practical Nurse; Lic. No. 199802; Cal. No. 29981 29982

Regents Action Date: February 13, 2018
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 1 month actual suspensions, 23 months stayed suspensions, 24 months probation.
Summary: Licensee admitted to the charge of signing off on three pathology reports when only the patient's physician is authorized to do so.

SULLIVAN DANIEL JAMES MACMANUS; WAYNE, PA

Profession: Registered Professional Nurse; Lic. No. 678255; Cal. No. 30146

Regents Action Date: February 13, 2018
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 2 months actual suspension, 22 months 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 admitted to the charge of falsely stating on his application for licensure as a registered professional nurse that he had not been disciplined by any licensing or disciplinary authority.

MARK LOUIS MADCHARO; SCHENECTADY, NY

Profession: Registered Professional Nurse; Lic. No. 499908; Cal. No. 29288

Regents Action Date: February 13, 2018
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon Indefinite actual suspension for no less than 1 year and until mentally fit to practice, upon termination of suspension, 2 years probation to commence upon return to practice, $500 fine payable within 6 months.
Summary: Licensee admitted to the charge of Public Lewdness.

STEPHANIE LYNN MAYBURY (A/K/A MAYBURY STEPHANIE L); JOHNSTOWN, NY

Profession: Registered Professional Nurse; Lic. No. 557184; Cal. No. 30082

Regents Action Date: February 13, 2018
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 2 years stayed suspension, 2 years probation, $500 fine.
Summary: Licensee did not contest the charge of documentation errors and failing to assess and/or monitor.

NATASHA S NEWTON; SYRACUSE, NY

Profession: Licensed Practical Nurse; Lic. No. 294512; Cal. No. 29949

Regents Action Date: February 13, 2018
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 payable within 6 months.
Summary: Licensee admitted to the charge of Driving While Intoxicated.

SUSAN L PALMER (A/K/A MASSE SUSAN L); FLANDERS, NY

Profession: Registered Professional Nurse; Lic. No. 575874; Cal. No. 30133

Regents Action Date: February 13, 2018
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 2 years stayed suspension, 2 years probation, $1,500 fine.
Summary: Licensee admitted to the charge of having been convicted of Driving While Intoxicated, as a class D felony, 2 counts.

COLLEEN A REYNOLDS; BELLEVUE, WA

Profession: Registered Professional Nurse; Lic. No. 413076; Cal. No. 30258 30257

Regents Action Date: February 13, 2018
Action: Application to surrender licenses granted.
Summary: Licensee admitted to the charge of delegating responsibilities to a person who was not qualified to perform them.

COLLEEN A REYNOLDS; BELLEVUE, WA

Profession: Licensed Practical Nurse; Lic. No. 200284; Cal. No. 30258 30257

Regents Action Date: February 13, 2018
Action: Application to surrender licenses granted.
Summary: Licensee admitted to the charge of delegating responsibilities to a person who was not qualified to perform them.

CAROL H RHODES; TAOS, NM

Profession: Registered Professional Nurse; Lic. No. 456862; Cal. No. 29997 29998 29999 30000

Regents Action Date: February 13, 2018
Action: Application to surrender licenses and certificates granted.
Summary: Licensee admitted to charges of having been convicted of Reckless Driving, a misdemeanor in the 2nd Degree, and Driving Under the Influence, an unclassified misdemeanor, in the State of Florida, and which, if committed within this state would have constituted as Reckless Driving, an unclassified misdemeanor, and Driving While Intoxicated, an unclassified misdemeanor.

CAROL HICKEY RHODES; TAOS, NM

Profession: Licensed Practical Nurse; Lic. No. 229685; Cal. No. 29997 29998 29999 30000

Regents Action Date: February 13, 2018
Action: Application to surrender licenses and certificates granted.
Summary: Licensee admitted to charges of having been convicted of Reckless Driving, a misdemeanor in the 2nd Degree, and Driving Under the Influence, an unclassified misdemeanor, in the State of Florida, and which, if committed within this state would have constituted as Reckless Driving, an unclassified misdemeanor, and Driving While Intoxicated, an unclassified misdemeanor.

CAROL MARIE RHODES; TAOS, NM

Profession: Nurse Practitioner In Family Health; Cert. No. 331605; Cal. No. 29997 29998 29999 30000

Regents Action Date: February 13, 2018
Action: Application to surrender licenses and certificates granted.
Summary: Licensee admitted to charges of having been convicted of Reckless Driving, a misdemeanor in the 2nd Degree, and Driving Under the Influence, an unclassified misdemeanor, in the State of Florida, and which, if committed within this state would have constituted as Reckless Driving, an unclassified misdemeanor, and Driving While Intoxicated, an unclassified misdemeanor.

CAROL MARIE RHODES; TAOS, NM

Profession: Nurse Practitioner In Adult Health; Cert. No. 301418; Cal. No. 29997 29998 29999 30000

Regents Action Date: February 13, 2018
Action: Application to surrender licenses and certificates granted.
Summary: Licensee admitted to charges of having been convicted of Reckless Driving, a misdemeanor in the 2nd Degree, and Driving Under the Influence, an unclassified misdemeanor, in the State of Florida, and which, if committed within this state would have constituted as Reckless Driving, an unclassified misdemeanor, and Driving While Intoxicated, an unclassified misdemeanor.

KAREN JEAN ROBISON (A/K/A KEAYS KAREN J); GREENWICH, NY

Profession: Licensed Practical Nurse; Lic. No. 170656; Cal. No. 29631

Regents Action Date: February 13, 2018
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 12 months actual suspension, 12 months stayed suspension, 2 years probation to commence upon return to practice.
Summary: Licensee admitted to the charge of having been convicted of Attempt to Commit Endangering the Welfare of an Incompetent or Physically Disabled Person in the 1st Degree.

LINDA P SHAY (A/K/A PRITCHARD LINDA P, PARKIN LINDA MARY); PURLING, NY

Profession: Registered Professional Nurse; Lic. No. 254848; Cal. No. 30249

Regents Action Date: February 13, 2018
Action: Application to surrender license granted.
Summary: Licensee did not contest charges of instructing patient to stop taking medication and moral unfitness in the practice.

SUEANNE SHEPPARD (A/K/A NIEDHAMMER SUEANNE, NIEDHAMMER SUE, SANTIAGO SUEANNE); ARGYLE, NY

Profession: Licensed Practical Nurse; Lic. No. 200223; Cal. No. 29503

Regents Action Date: February 13, 2018
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 2 months actual suspension, 22 months stayed suspension, 2 years probation to commence upon return to practice, $500 fine payable within 6 months.
Summary: Licensee admitted to the charge of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the 3rd Degree.

RICHARD HURLEY SLAGLE; AUBURN, NY

Profession: Registered Professional Nurse; Lic. No. 633225; Cal. No. 29985 29986

Regents Action Date: February 13, 2018
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 2 years stayed suspensions, 2 years probation, $500 fine.
Summary: Licensee admitted to the charge of having been convicted of Driving While Intoxicated, Reckless Endangerment in the 2nd Degree and Obstruction of Governmental Administration in the 2nd Degree.

RICHARD HURLEY SLAGLE; AUBURN, NY

Profession: Nurse Practitioner In Family Health; Cert. No. 338836; Cal. No. 29985 29986

Regents Action Date: February 13, 2018
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 2 years stayed suspensions, 2 years probation, $500 fine.
Summary: Licensee admitted to the charge of having been convicted of Driving While Intoxicated, Reckless Endangerment in the 2nd Degree and Obstruction of Governmental Administration in the 2nd Degree.

CRYSTAL L SMITHERS; HEUVELTON, NY

Profession: Registered Professional Nurse; Lic. No. 515424; Cal. No. 29603

Regents Action Date: February 13, 2018
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 2 years stayed suspension, 2 years probation, $500 fine.
Summary: Licensee admitted to the charge of Driving While Ability Impaired by Drugs.

LINDA STEIL; MERRICK, NY

Profession: Registered Professional Nurse; Lic. No. 603928; Cal. No. 30030

Regents Action Date: February 13, 2018
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 1 year stayed suspension, 1 year probation, $250 fine.
Summary: Licensee admitted to the charge of having been convicted of Aggravated Driving While Intoxicated, an unclassified misdemeanor.

KAYANA ANTOINETTE SUTHERLAND; AMITYVILLE, NY

Profession: Licensed Practical Nurse; Lic. No. 323757; Cal. No. 29968

Regents Action Date: February 13, 2018
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 1 month actual suspension, 23 months stayed suspension, 2 years probation.
Summary: Licensee did not contest the charge of pronouncing a patient dead and failing to call a code or begin CPR.

KATHY E WEBER; WATKINS GLEN, NY

Profession: Registered Professional Nurse; Lic. No. 310716; Cal. No. 29791

Regents Action Date: February 13, 2018
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 1 year stayed suspension, 1 year probation, $750 fine.
Summary: Licensee admitted to the charge of failure to change and connect IV line, improper removal of umbilical line and documentation errors.

DENISE WEISENFELD; NEW PORT RICHEY, FL

Profession: Registered Professional Nurse; Lic. No. 366450; Cal. No. 29975 29976

Regents Action Date: February 13, 2018
Action: Application to surrender licenses granted.
Summary: Licensee admitted to the charge of having been convicted of Grand Theft of the 3rd Degree, a 3rd Degree felony in the State of Florida, which, if committed within this state, would have been Grand Larceny in the 4th Degree, a class E felony.

DENISE WEISENFELD; NEW PORT RICHEY, FL

Profession: Licensed Practical Nurse; Lic. No. 078318; Cal. No. 29975 29976

Regents Action Date: February 13, 2018
Action: Application to surrender licenses granted.
Summary: Licensee admitted to the charge of having been convicted of Grand Theft of the 3rd Degree, a 3rd Degree felony in the State of Florida, which, if committed within this state, would have been Grand Larceny in the 4th Degree, a class E felony.

LYNN ANN WEISS (A/K/A CHLUDZINSKI LYNN ANN); PORT JEFFERSON STATION, NY

Profession: Registered Professional Nurse; Lic. No. 388780; Cal. No. 29807

Regents Action Date: February 13, 2018
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 2 years stayed suspension, 2 years probation, $500 fine.
Summary: Licensee did not contest the charge of being dependent on the narcotic hydromorphone, a controlled substance.