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Disciplinary Action Report Page 1 of 26 DISCIPLINARY ACTION REPORT NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 68-1-114 requires the Tennessee Department of Health to issue a monthly media release listing all disciplinary actions taken by the health related boards during the prior month. Below is a list of actions taken in May, 2013. Detailed information about disciplinary actions is available on our website at http://health.state.tn.us/Licensure/index.htm. Enter the name of the person. When the license information comes up, click either "disciplinary action” or “adverse licensure action” in the right column. BOARD OF ATHLETIC TRAINERS Licensee: William G. Barefield, A.T., Greeneville, Tenn. Violation: Practiced on an expired license Action: Assessed $300 civil penalty Licensee: Heath B. McCullough, A.T., Winchester, Tenn. Violation: Practiced on an expired license Action: Assessed $1,000 civil penalty BOARD OF DENTISTRY Licensee: Carol W. Adair, D.H., Memphis, Tenn. Violation: Failed to maintain sufficient continuing education credits Action: Assessed $300 civil penalty; must submit one hour of continuing education credits Licensee: Scott S. Alexander, D.D.S., Olive Branch, Miss. Violation: Failed to maintain sufficient continuing education credits Action: Assessed $600 civil penalty; must submit one hour of continuing education credits Licensee: George L. Alissandratos, D.D.S., Smyrna, Tenn. Violation: Failed to maintain sufficient continuing education credits Action: Assessed $600 civil penalty; must submit one hour of continuing education credits Licensee: William N. Castle, D.D.S., Memphis, Tenn. Violation: Failed to maintain sufficient continuing education credits Action: Assessed $600 civil penalty; must submit current CPR certification Licensee: Dawntonya R. Cater, D.H., Madison, Tenn. Violation: Failed to maintain sufficient continuing education credits Action: Assessed $300 civil penalty; must submit two hours of continuing education credits Licensee: Ashley M. Craig, D.A., Munford, Tenn. Violation: Failed to maintain sufficient continuing education credits Action: Assessed $150 civil penalty; must submit one hour of continuing education credits Licensee: Barbara A. Douglas, D.A., White House, Tenn. Violation: Failed to maintain sufficient continuing education credits

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Page 1: DISCIPLINARY ACTION REPORT - Tennessee · separate violation against or otherwise lawfully discipline any dentist who permits any licensed and registered dental hygienist, registered

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DISCIPLINARY ACTION REPORT NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 68-1-114 requires the Tennessee Department of Health to issue a monthly media release listing all disciplinary actions taken by the health related boards during the prior month. Below is a list of actions taken in May, 2013. Detailed information about disciplinary actions is available on our website at http://health.state.tn.us/Licensure/index.htm. Enter the name of the person. When the license information comes up, click either "disciplinary action” or “adverse licensure action” in the right column. BOARD OF ATHLETIC TRAINERS Licensee: William G. Barefield, A.T., Greeneville, Tenn. Violation: Practiced on an expired license Action: Assessed $300 civil penalty Licensee: Heath B. McCullough, A.T., Winchester, Tenn. Violation: Practiced on an expired license Action: Assessed $1,000 civil penalty BOARD OF DENTISTRY Licensee: Carol W. Adair, D.H., Memphis, Tenn. Violation: Failed to maintain sufficient continuing education credits Action: Assessed $300 civil penalty; must submit one hour of continuing education credits Licensee: Scott S. Alexander, D.D.S., Olive Branch, Miss. Violation: Failed to maintain sufficient continuing education credits Action: Assessed $600 civil penalty; must submit one hour of continuing education credits Licensee: George L. Alissandratos, D.D.S., Smyrna, Tenn. Violation: Failed to maintain sufficient continuing education credits Action: Assessed $600 civil penalty; must submit one hour of continuing education credits Licensee: William N. Castle, D.D.S., Memphis, Tenn. Violation: Failed to maintain sufficient continuing education credits Action: Assessed $600 civil penalty; must submit current CPR certification Licensee: Dawntonya R. Cater, D.H., Madison, Tenn. Violation: Failed to maintain sufficient continuing education credits Action: Assessed $300 civil penalty; must submit two hours of continuing education

credits Licensee: Ashley M. Craig, D.A., Munford, Tenn. Violation: Failed to maintain sufficient continuing education credits Action: Assessed $150 civil penalty; must submit one hour of continuing education credits Licensee: Barbara A. Douglas, D.A., White House, Tenn. Violation: Failed to maintain sufficient continuing education credits

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Action: Assessed $150 civil penalty; must submit one hour of continuing education credits Licensee: John M. Douglass, Jr., D.D.S., Nashville, Tenn. Violation: Dispensing, prescribing or otherwise distributing any controlled substance or any

other drug not in the course of professional practice; or not in good faith to relieve pain and suffering or not to cure an ailment, physical infirmity or disease

Action: License reprimanded; assessed $200 civil penalty Licensee: Joseph F. Dove, D.D.S., Cordova, Tenn. Violation: The board may revoked or suspend the license of, assess a civil penalty for each

separate violation against or otherwise lawfully discipline any dentist who permits any licensed and registered dental hygienist, registered dental assistant and/or practical dental assistant operating under that dentist’s supervision to perform any acts or services other than those authorized by this chapter

Action: License reprimanded; assessed $500 civil penalty Licensee: Pamela R. Elrod, D.A., Atoka, Tenn. Violation: Practicing on an expired license Action: Assessed $250 civil penalty Licensee: Donna Foster, D.A., Knoxville, Tenn. Violation: Practicing on an expired license Action: Assessed $50 civil penalty Licensee: Thomas W. Gallien, D.D.S., Martin, Tenn. Violation: Conducting the practice of dentistry so as to permit directly or indirectly an

unlicensed person to perform services or work that under the provisions of this chapter can be done legally only by persons licensed to practice dentistry or dental hygiene or as a registered dental assistant

Action: License reprimanded; assessed $500 civil penalty Licensee: George A. Hall, D.D.S., Maryville, Tenn. Violation: Failed to maintain sufficient continuing education credits Action: Assessed $600 civil penalty; must submit 40 hours of continuing education credits

and current CPR certification Licensee: Theresa A. Hix, D.H., Shelbyville, Tenn. Violation: Practicing on an expired license Action: Assessed $600 civil penalty Licensee: Mallory P. Judkins, D.H., White House, Tenn. Violation: A violation or attempted violation, directly or indirectly, or assisting in or abetting

the violation of, or conspiring to violate, any provision of this chapter or any lawful order of the board issued pursuant thereto or any criminal statute of the state of Tennessee

Action: License reprimanded

Licensee: Stephanie Lack, D.A., Monterey, Tenn. Violation: Failed to maintain sufficient continuing education credits Action: Assessed $150 civil penalty; must submit three hours of continuing education

credits and current CPR certification

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Licensee: Chris L. Mathis, D.A., Ashland City, Tenn. Violation: A violation or attempted violation, directly or indirectly, or assisting in or abetting

the violation of, or conspiring to violate, any provision of this chapter or any lawful order of the board issued pursuant thereto or any criminal statute of the state of Tennessee

Action: License reprimanded Licensee: Paul D. Mayhew Jr., Franklin, Tenn. Violation: Failed to maintain sufficient continuing education credits Action: Assessed $600 civil penalty; must submit 31 hours of continuing education credits

and current CPR certification Licensee: Jessica L. Mears, D.A., Maryville, Tenn. Violation: Failed to maintain sufficient continuing education credits Action: Assessed $150 civil penalty; must submit 24 hours of continuing education credits Licensee: Beau R. Myers, D.D.S., Knoxville, Tenn. Violation: Failed to maintain sufficient continuing education credits Action: Assessed $600 civil penalty; must submit two hours of continuing education

credits Licensee: Stacy L. Peels, D.A., New Market, Tenn. Violation: Failed to maintain sufficient continuing education credits Action: Assessed $150 civil penalty; must submit one hour of continuing education credits Licensee: Leta W. Peek, D.H., Knoxville, Tenn. Violation: Practicing on an expired license Action: Assessed $300 civil penalty Licensee: Amy M. Piques, D.A., Murfreesboro, Tenn. Violation: Failed to maintain sufficient continuing education credits Action: Assessed $150 civil penalty; must submit two hours of continuing education

credits Licensee: Gina B. Sharp, D.H., Lakeland, Tenn. Violation: Failed to maintain sufficient continuing education credits Action: Assessed $300 civil penalty; must submit two hours of continuing education

credits Licensee: Sandra J. Stephens, D.H., Cleveland, Tenn. Violation: Failed to maintain sufficient continuing education credits Action: Assessed $300 civil penalty; must submit 30 hours of continuing education credits

and current CPR certification Licensee: Phillip G. Van Vranken, D.M.D., Nashville, Tenn. Violation: Failed to maintain sufficient continuing education credits Action: Assessed $600 civil penalty; must submit 17 hours of continuing education credits Licensee: Mary K, Vogl, D.A., Paris, Tenn. Violation: Failed to maintain sufficient continuing education credits Action: Assessed $150 civil penalty; must submit 24 hours of continuing education credits

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COUNCIL FOR HEARING INSTRUMENT SPECIALISTS Licensee: Elizabeth V. Croom, H.I.S., Jackson, Tenn. Violation: Failed to pay student loan Action: License suspended BOARD OF MASSAGE Licensee: Elizabeth A. Abel, M.T., Walnut Creek, Calif. Violation: Failed to maintain sufficient continuing education credits Action: Assessed $200 civil penalty; must submit eight hours of continuing education

credits Licensee: Barbara S. Abraham, M.T., Franklin, Tenn. Violation: Failed to maintain sufficient continuing education credits Action: Assessed $200 civil penalty; must submit eight hours of continuing education

credits Licensee: Deborah Allen-Posey, M.T., Madison, Tenn. Violation: Failed to maintain sufficient continuing education credits Action: Assessed $775 civil penalty; must submit 31 continuing education credits Licensee: Amber (Holt) Antoine, M.T., Chattanooga, Tenn. Violation: Failed to maintain sufficient continuing education credits Action: Assessed $775 civil penalty; must submit 31 continuing education credits Licensee: Alba S. Altavilla, M.T., Knoxville, Tenn. Violation: Failed to maintain sufficient continuing education credits Action: Assessed $775 civil penalty; must submit 31 continuing education credits Licensee: Jennifer Anderson, M.T., Maryville, Tenn. Violation: Failed to maintain sufficient continuing education credits Action: Assessed $675 civil penalty; must submit 27 continuing education credits Licensee: Jeff Atkins, M.T., Chattanooga, Tenn. Violation: Failed to maintain sufficient continuing education credits Action: Assessed $200 civil penalty; must submit eight hours of continuing education

credits Licensee: Lauren M. Bailey, M.T., Estill Springs, Tenn. Violation: Failed to maintain sufficient continuing education credits Action: Assessed $775 civil penalty; must submit 31 hours of continuing education credits Licensee: Theresa P. Barbercheck, M.T., Cedar Hill, Tenn. Violation: Failed to maintain sufficient continuing education credits Action: Assessed $775 civil penalty; must submit 31 hours of continuing education credits Licensee: Holly R. Bear, M.T., Kingsport, Tenn. Violation: Failed to maintain sufficient continuing education credits Action: Assessed $775 civil penalty; must submit 31 hours of continuing education credits

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Licensee: Andrea S. Beecham, M.T., Fayetteville, Tenn. Violation: Failed to maintain sufficient continuing education credits Action: Assessed $200 civil penalty; must submit eight hours of continuing education

credits Licensee: Thomas F. Bettini, M.T., Kingsport, Tenn. Violation: Failed to maintain sufficient continuing education credits Action: Assessed $250 civil penalty; must submit ten hours of continuing education credits Licensee: Kathy A. Blade, M.T., Columbia, Tenn. Violation: Failed to maintain sufficient continuing education credits Action: Assessed $775 civil penalty; must submit 31 hours of continuing education credits Licensee: Jessica A. Blevins, M.T., Johnson City, Tenn. Violation: Failed to maintain sufficient continuing education credits Action: Assessed $775 civil penalty; must submit 31 hours of continuing education credits Licensee: Denise F. Blockman, M.T., Germantown, Tenn. Violation: Failed to maintain sufficient continuing education credits Action: Assessed $200 civil penalty; must submit eight hours of continuing education

credits Licensee: William R. Brewer, M.T., Cordova, Tenn. Violation: Failed to maintain sufficient continuing education credits Action: Assessed $250 civil penalty; must submit ten hours of continuing education credits Licensee: Annie B. Brown, M.T., Knoxville, Tenn. Violation: Failed to maintain sufficient continuing education credits Action: Assessed $775 civil penalty; must submit 31 hours of continuing education credits Licensee: Lisa S. Browne, M.T., Chattanooga, Tenn. Violation: Failed to maintain sufficient continuing education credits Action: Assessed $200 civil penalty; must submit eight hours of continuing education

credits Licensee: Teresa G. Bruce, M.T., Paris, Tenn. Violation: Failed to maintain sufficient continuing education credits Action: Assessed $775 civil penalty; must submit 31 hours of continuing education credits Licensee: Elizabeth A. Carter, M.T., Manchester, Tenn. Violation: Failed to maintain sufficient continuing education credits Action: Assessed $200 civil penalty; must submit eight hours of continuing education

credits Licensee: Kineth A. Cobb, M.T., Memphis, Tenn. Violation: Failed to maintain sufficient continuing education credits Action: Assessed $775 civil penalty; must submit 31 hours of continuing education credits Licensee: Jill N. Collins, M.T., Knoxville, Tenn. Violation: Failed to maintain sufficient continuing education credits Action: Assessed $775 civil penalty; must submit 31 hours of continuing education credits

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Licensee: Jan Cuzzort, M.T., Hixson, Tenn. Violation: Failed to maintain sufficient continuing education credits Action: Assessed $425 civil penalty; must submit 17 hours of continuing education credits Licensee: Augusta M. Davis, M.T., Decaturville, Tenn. Violation: Failed to maintain sufficient continuing education credits Action: Assessed $775 civil penalty; must submit 31 hours of continuing education credits Licensee: Danielle D. Davis, M.T., Popular Bluff, Mo. Violation: Failed to maintain sufficient continuing education credits Action: Assessed $200 civil penalty; must submit eight hours of continuing education

credits Licensee: Brandy V. Deblieux, M.T., Bartlett, Tenn. Violation: Failed to maintain sufficient continuing education credits Action: Assessed $250 civil penalty; must submit ten hours of continuing education credits Licensee: Marlena R. Decker, M.T., Nashville, Tenn. Violation: Failed to maintain sufficient continuing education credits Action: Assessed $775 civil penalty; must submit 31 hours of continuing education credits Licensee: Mary R. Dunsmore, M.T., Rockford, Tenn. Violation: Failed to maintain sufficient continuing education credits Action: Assessed $200 civil penalty; must submit eight hours of continuing education

credits Licensee: Crystal Gateley d/b/a Essentials Salon and Day Spa, Sparta, Tenn. Violation: Practicing on an expired license Action: Assessed $4,900 civil penalty Licensee: Valerie M. Evans, M.T., Chattanooga, Tenn. Violation: Failed to maintain sufficient continuing education credits Action: Assessed $575 civil penalty; must submit 23 eight hours of continuing education

credits Licensee: Sarah B. Faue, M.T., Knoxville, Tenn. Violation: Failed to maintain sufficient continuing education credits Action: Assessed $775 civil penalty; must submit 31 hours of continuing education credits Licensee: Korrin B. Fergerson, M.T., Huntland, Tenn. Violation: Failed to maintain sufficient continuing education credits Action: Assessed $200 civil penalty; must submit eight hours of continuing education

credits Licensee: Jamie D. Fowler, M.T., Harrison, Tenn. Violation: Failed to maintain sufficient continuing education credits Action: Assessed $200 civil penalty; must submit eight hours of continuing education

credits Licensee: Lou A. Fritz, M.T., Knoxville, Tenn. Violation: Failed to maintain sufficient continuing education credits

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Action: Assessed $375 civil penalty; must submit 15 hours of continuing education credits Licensee: Lorrie M. Garcia, M.T., Memphis, Tenn. Violation: Failed to maintain sufficient continuing education credits Action: Assessed $400 civil penalty; must submit 16 hours of continuing education credits Licensee: Crystal Gateley, d/b/a Essentials Salon and Day Spa, Violation: Practiced on an expired license Action: Assessed $4,900 civil penalty Licensee: Derek T. Greene, M.T., Nashville, Tenn. Violation: Failed to maintain sufficient continuing education credits Action: Assessed $675 civil penalty; must submit 27 hours of continuing education credits Licensee: Tanya L. Grooms, M.T., Sevierville, Tenn. Violation: Failed to maintain sufficient continuing education credits Action: Assessed $775 civil penalty; must submit 31 hours of continuing education credits Individual: Gypsy Hands Healing Arts Center (Sara Griscom, Owner), Massage

Establishment #3148, Knoxville, Tenn. Violation: Has violated or attempted to violate, directly or indirectly, or assisted in or abetted

the violation of, or conspired to violate, any provision of this chapter or any lawful order of the board issued pursuant to this chapter; operating a massage establishment prior to license being granted.

Action: License placed on probation for two years, assessed $9,000 civil penalty Licensee: Kelly S. Hahn, M.T., Antioch, Tenn. Violation: Failed to maintain sufficient continuing education credits Action: Assessed $675 civil penalty; must submit 27 hours of continuing education credits Licensee: Katie L. Hall, M.T., Arlington, Tenn. Violation: Failed to maintain sufficient continuing education credits Action: Assessed $200 civil penalty; must submit eight hours of continuing education

credits Licensee: Kathryn A. Hansen, M.T., Nashville, Tenn. Violation: Failed to maintain sufficient continuing education credits Action: Assessed $775 civil penalty; must submit 31 hours of continuing education credits Licensee: Brenton T. Harris, M.T., Goodlettsville, Tenn. Violation: Failed to maintain sufficient continuing education credits Action: Assessed $500 civil penalty; must submit 20 hours of continuing education credits Licensee: Tammy L. Harrison, M.T., Gray, Tenn. Violation: Failed to maintain sufficient continuing education credits Action: Assessed $275 civil penalty; must submit 11 hours of continuing education credits Licensee: Karen A. Hayes, M.T., Murfreesboro, Tenn. Violation: Failed to maintain sufficient continuing education credits Action: Assessed $175 civil penalty; must submit seven hours of continuing education

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credits Licensee: Angela Herbert, M.T., Germantown, Tenn. Violation: Failed to maintain sufficient continuing education credits Action: Assessed $200 civil penalty; must submit eight hours of continuing education

credits Licensee: Robyn R. Heschong, M.T., Roan Mountain, Tenn. Violation: Failed to maintain sufficient continuing education credits Action: Assessed $200 civil penalty; must submit eight hours of continuing education

credits Licensee: Margie R. Hill, M.T., Hixson, Tenn. Violation: Failed to maintain sufficient continuing education credits Action: Assessed $200 civil penalty; must submit eight hours of continuing education

credits Licensee: Belinda Hobbs, M.T., Memphis, Tenn. Violation: Failed to maintain sufficient continuing education credits Action: Assessed $425 civil penalty; must submit 17 hours of continuing education credits Licensee: Kathleen J. Hogan, M.T., Cleveland, Tenn. Violation: Failed to maintain sufficient continuing education credits Action: Assessed $250 civil penalty; must submit ten hours of continuing education credits Licensee: George P. Holt, III, M.T., Gallatin, Tenn. Violation: Failed to maintain sufficient continuing education credits Action: Assessed $775 civil penalty; must submit 31 hours of continuing education credits Licensee: Linda G. Hudgens, M.T., Morristown, Tenn. Violation: Failed to maintain sufficient continuing education credits Action: Assessed $275 civil penalty; must submit 11 hours of continuing education credits Licensee: Trechia C. James, M.T., McMinnville, Tenn. Violation: Failed to maintain sufficient continuing education credits Action: Assessed $775 civil penalty; must submit 31 hours of continuing education credits Licensee: Rachael S. Jayne, M.T., Nashville, Tenn. Violation: Failed to maintain sufficient continuing education credits Action: Assessed $250 civil penalty; must submit ten hours of continuing education credits Licensee: Carol D. Jiles, M.T., Memphis, Tenn. Violation: Failed to maintain sufficient continuing education credits Action: Assessed $250 civil penalty; must submit ten hours of continuing education credits Licensee: Morris Johnson, M.T., Chattanooga, Tenn. Violation: Failed to maintain sufficient continuing education credits Action: Assessed $200 civil penalty; must submit eight hours of continuing education

credits Licensee: Deanna L. Kavanaugh, M.T., Portland, Tenn.

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Violation: Failed to maintain sufficient continuing education credits Action: Assessed $775 civil penalty; must submit 31 hours of continuing education credits Licensee: Jennifer M. King, M.T., Nashville, Tenn. Violation: Failed to maintain sufficient continuing education credits Action: Assessed $250 civil penalty; must submit ten hours of continuing education credits Licensee: Mary A. Little, M.T., Johnson City, Tenn. Violation: Failed to maintain sufficient continuing education credits Action: Assessed $775 civil penalty; must submit 31 hours of continuing education credits Licensee: Juan P. Lopez, M.T., Nashville, Tenn. Violation: Failed to maintain sufficient continuing education credits Action: Assessed $300 civil penalty; must submit 12 hours of continuing education credits Licensee: Jennifer R. Lusk, M.T., Knoxville, Tenn. Violation: Failed to maintain sufficient continuing education credits Action: Assessed $600 civil penalty; must submit 24 hours of continuing education credits Licensee: Mona J. Macy, M.T., Parrottsville, Tenn. Violation: Failed to maintain sufficient continuing education credits Action: Assessed $425 civil penalty; must submit 17 hours of continuing education credits Licensee: Michelle L. Malone, M.T., Burns, Tenn. Violation: Failed to maintain sufficient continuing education credits Action: Assessed $200 civil penalty; must submit eight hours of continuing education

credits Licensee: Consuelo T. Mathews, M.T., Nashville, Tenn. Violation: Failed to maintain sufficient continuing education credits Action: Assessed $200 civil penalty; must submit eight hours of continuing education

credits Licensee: Otis Mayfield, M.T., Munford, Tenn. Violation: Failed to maintain sufficient continuing education credits Action: Assessed $200 civil penalty; must submit eight hours of continuing education

credits Licensee: Courtney W. McCarthy, M.T., Spring Hill, Tenn. Violation: Failed to maintain sufficient continuing education credits Action: Assessed $200 civil penalty; must submit eight hours of continuing education

credits Licensee: Julie L. McGinnes, M.T., Loudon, Tenn. Violation: Failed to maintain sufficient continuing education credits Action: Assessed $375 civil penalty; must submit 15 hours of continuing education credits Licensee: Jenny L. Midyett, M.T., Knoxville, Tenn. Violation: Failed to maintain sufficient continuing education credits Action: Assessed $675 civil penalty; must submit 27 hours of continuing education credits

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Licensee: Karen D. Moebes, M.T., Spring Hill, Tenn. Violation: Failed to maintain sufficient continuing education credits Action: Assessed $200 civil penalty; must submit eight hours of continuing education

credits Licensee: Lisa T. Monger, M.T., Memphis, Tenn. Violation: Failed to maintain sufficient continuing education credits Action: Assessed $775 civil penalty; must submit 31 hours of continuing education credits Licensee: Allison M. Mullins, M.T., Johnson City, Tenn. Violation: Failed to maintain sufficient continuing education credits Action: Assessed $250 civil penalty; must submit ten hours of continuing education credits Licensee: Xinh Thi Nguyen, M.T., Chattanooga, Tenn. Violation: Failed to maintain sufficient continuing education credits Action: Assessed $775 civil penalty; must submit 31 hours of continuing education credits Licensee: Leslie A. Osborne, M.T., Murfreesboro, Tenn. Violation: Failed to maintain sufficient continuing education credits Action: Assessed $200 civil penalty; must submit eight hours of continuing education

credits Licensee: Yvonne M. Perry, M.T., Nashville, Tenn. Violation: Failed to maintain sufficient continuing education credits Action: Assessed $200 civil penalty; must submit eight hours of continuing education

credits Licensee: Dianna K. Pickard, M.T., Memphis, Tenn. Violation: Failed to maintain sufficient continuing education credits Action: Assessed $550 civil penalty; must submit 22 hours of continuing education credits Licensee: Gail E. Powell, M.T., Knoxville, Tenn. Violation: Failed to maintain sufficient continuing education credits Action: Assessed $275 civil penalty; must submit 11 hours of continuing education credits Licensee: Kristi L. Privett, M.T., Millington, Tenn. Violation: Failed to maintain sufficient continuing education credits Action: Assessed $650 civil penalty; must submit 26 hours of continuing education credits Licensee: Jessica C. Pugh, M.T., Paris, Tenn. Violation: Failed to maintain sufficient continuing education credits Action: Assessed $675 civil penalty; must submit 27 hours of continuing education credits Licensee: Misty T. Ramsey, M.T., Rutledge, Tenn. Violation: Failed to maintain sufficient continuing education credits Action: Assessed $775 civil penalty; must submit 31 hours of continuing education credits Licensee: Clara A. Ray, M.T., Cookeville, Tenn. Violation: Failed to maintain sufficient continuing education credits Action: Assessed $775 civil penalty; must submit 31 hours of continuing education credits Licensee: Valeria D. Reynolds, M.T., Memphis, Tenn.

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Violation: Failed to maintain sufficient continuing education credits Action: Assessed $375 civil penalty; must submit 15 hours of continuing education credits Licensee: Cassandra L. Rigsby, M.T., Goodlettsville, Tenn. Violation: Failed to maintain sufficient continuing education credits Action: Assessed $675 civil penalty; must submit 27 hours of continuing education credits Licensee: William F. Ritzer, M.T., Jacksonville, Tenn. Violation: Failed to maintain sufficient continuing education credits Action: Assessed $200 civil penalty; must submit eight hours of continuing education

credits Licensee: Julie E. Rizzo, M.T., Nashville, Tenn. Violation: Failed to maintain sufficient continuing education credits Action: Assessed $200 civil penalty; must submit eight hours of continuing education

credits Licensee: Julie A. Roberts, M.T., Nashville, Tenn. Violation: Failed to maintain sufficient continuing education credits Action: Assessed $775 civil penalty; must submit 31 hours of continuing education credits Licensee: Kimberly J. Schroeder, M.T., Erin, Tenn. Violation: Failed to maintain sufficient continuing education credits Action: Assessed $200 civil penalty; must submit eight hours of continuing education

credits Licensee: Donna L. Scott, M.T., Cordova, Tenn. Violation: Failed to maintain sufficient continuing education credits Action: Assessed $200 civil penalty; must submit eight hours of continuing education

credits Licensee: Leah K. Sharp, M.T., Smyrna, Tenn. Violation: Failed to maintain sufficient continuing education credits Action: Assessed $775 civil penalty; must submit 31 eight hours of continuing education

credits Licensee: Lylan D. Shepherd, M.T., Knoxville, Tenn. Violation: Failed to maintain sufficient continuing education credits Action: Assessed $375 civil penalty; must submit 15 hours of continuing education credits Licensee: Heather A. Slater, M.T., Lawrenceburg, Tenn. Violation: Failed to maintain sufficient continuing education credits Action: Assessed $775 civil penalty; must submit 31 hours of continuing education credits Licensee: Kathleen D. Smith, M.T., Milan, Tenn. Violation: Failed to maintain sufficient continuing education credits Action: Assessed $775 civil penalty; must submit 31 hours of continuing education credits Licensee: Christina E. South, M.T., Riceville, Tenn. Violation: Failed to maintain sufficient continuing education credits Action: Assessed $775 civil penalty; must submit 31 hours of continuing education credits

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Licensee: Elizabeth R. Stevens, M.T., Bartlett, Tenn. Violation: Failed to maintain sufficient continuing education credits Action: Assessed $200 civil penalty; must submit eight hours of continuing education

credits Licensee: Tracy N. Stone, M.T., Niota, Tenn. Violation: Failed to maintain sufficient continuing education credits Action: Assessed $275 civil penalty; must submit 11 hours of continuing education credits Licensee: Shannen Lepoma-Bond d/b/a Synergy Body, Nashville, Tenn. Violation: Practiced on an expired license Action: Assessed $700 civil penalty Licensee: Amanda D. Tacker, M.T., Tipton, Tenn. Violation: Failed to maintain sufficient continuing education credits Action: Assessed $700 civil penalty; must submit 28 hours of continuing education credits Licensee: Eugene H. Tate, M.T., Bartlett, Tenn. Violation: Failed to maintain sufficient continuing education credits Action: Assessed $775 civil penalty; must submit 31 hours of continuing education credits Licensee: Rhonda L. Tinsley, M.T., Spring City, Tenn. Violation: Failed to maintain sufficient continuing education credits Action: Assessed $200 civil penalty; must submit eight hours of continuing education

credits Licensee: Joni Watkins, M.T., Brentwood, Tenn. Violation: Failed to maintain sufficient continuing education credits Action: Assessed $475 civil penalty; must submit 19 hours of continuing education credits Licensee: Heather R. Watson, M.T., Rutledge, Tenn. Violation: Failed to maintain sufficient continuing education credits Action: Assessed $325 civil penalty; must submit 13 hours of continuing education credits Licensee: Gretchen A. Westmoreland, M.T., Westmoreland, Tenn. Violation: Failed to maintain sufficient continuing education credits Action: Assessed $775 civil penalty; must submit 31 hours of continuing education credits Licensee: Dovie J. Williams, M.T., Martin, Tenn. Violation: Failed to maintain sufficient continuing education credits Action: Assessed $175 civil penalty; must submit seven hours of continuing education

credits Licensee: Nianne P. Willis, M.T., Clermont, Ga. Violation: Failed to maintain sufficient continuing education credits Action: Assessed $375 civil penalty; must submit 15 hours of continuing education credits Licensee: Jennifer J. Wilson, M.T., Cookeville, Tenn. Violation: Failed to maintain sufficient continuing education credits Action: Assessed $275 civil penalty; must submit 11 hours of continuing education credits

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Licensee: Carter H. Witt, V, M.T., Nashville, Tenn. Violation: Failed to maintain sufficient continuing education credits Action: Assessed $775 civil penalty; must 31 eight hours of continuing education credits BOARD OF MEDICAL EXAMINERS Licensee: Charles W. Ball, Jr., Hot Springs, Ark. Violation: Practiced on an expired license Action: License suspended for no less than 90 days and until compliance shown with

Arkansas State Medical Board; assessed costs Licensee: Scott E. DesJarlais, M.D., Jasper, Tenn. Violation: Unprofessional conduct Action: License reprimanded; assessed $500 civil penalty, plus costs Licensee: Walter G. Efird, III, M.D., Germantown, Tenn. Violation: Unprofessional, dishonorable or unethical conduct; habitual intoxication or

personal misuse of any drugs or the use of intoxicating liquors, narcotics, controlled substances or other drugs or stimulants in such manner as to adversely affect the person’s ability to practice medicine

Action: License suspended; must meet certain terms and conditions; assessed costs Licensee: William D. Hudson III, M.D., Clarksville, Tenn. Violation: Dispensing, prescribing or otherwise distributing any controlled substance or any

other drug not in amounts and/or for durations not medically necessary, advisable or justified for a diagnosed condition

Action: License reprimanded; must meet certain terms and conditions; assessed $1,000 civil penalty, plus costs

Licensee: Maurice C. Kuttab, M.D., Nashville, Tenn. Violation: Unprofessional, dishonorable or unethical conduct; failed to make medical records

available upon request Action: License suspended for not less than 90 days; must meet certain terms and

conditions; assessed $9,000 civil penalty, plus costs Licensee: David Larsen, M.D., Jackson, Tenn. Violation: Violation or attempted violation, directly or indirectly, or assisting in or abetting the

violation of, or conspiring to violate any provision of this chapter or, any lawful order of the board issued pursuant thereto; gross health care liability or a pattern of continued or repeated health care liability, ignorance, negligence or incompetence in the course of medical practice; dispensing, prescribing or otherwise distributing to any person a controlled substance or other drug if such person is addicted to the habit of using controlled substances without making a bona fide effort to cure the habit of such patient

Action: Probation extended for not less than five years beginning July 21, 2014; must meet certain terms and conditions; assessed costs

Licensee: Michael A. Rhodes, Sr., M.D., Goodlettsville, Tenn. Violation: Unprofessional, dishonorable or unethical conduct; dispensing, prescribing or

otherwise distributing any controlled substance or any other drug not in the course

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of professional practice, or not in good faith to relieve pain and suffering, or not to cure an ailment, physical infirmity or disease, or in amounts and/or for durations not medically necessary, advisable or justified for a diagnosed condition; dispensing, prescribing or otherwise distributing to any person a controlled substance or other drug if such person is addicted to the habit of using controlled substances without making a bona fide effort to cure the habit of such patient

Action: License placed on probation for five years; must meet certain terms and conditions; assessed $12,500 civil penalty, plus costs

MEDICAL LABORATORY BOARD Licensee: Ronalda T. Martin, Lab Person, Rossville, Tenn.* Violation: Failed to maintain sufficient continuing education hours Action: Assessed $440 civil penalty; must submit 30 continuing education hours Licensee: Sherry W. Mazeall, Lab Person, Spring Hill, Tenn.* Violation: Failed to meet the required hours of continuing education Action: License voluntarily surrendered *These individuals were disciplined on April 18, 2013 BOARD OF NURSING Licensee: Deborah Aboyade-Cole, R.N., Madison, Tenn. Violation: Guilty of a crime Action: License revoked Licensee: Charlena K. Adams, R.N., Hixson, Tenn. Violation: Guilty of a crime; unfit or incompetent by reason of negligence, habits or other

cause; addicted to alcohol or drugs to the degree of interfering with nursing duties Action: License revoked; revocation stayed; license placed on probation to run concurrent

with monitoring contract already in place with the Tennessee Professional Assistance Program

Licensee: Susan M. Atkin, R.N., Hermitage, Tenn. Violation: Unlicensed practice of professional nursing Action: Assessed $1,500 civil penalty Licensee: Heidi R. Austin, R.N., Hendersonville, Tenn. Violation: Unprofessional conduct Action: License voluntarily surrendered Licensee: Kathy G. Badger, R.N., Crossville, Tenn. Violation: Has violated or attempted to violate, directly or indirectly, or assisted in or abetted

the violation of, or conspired to violate, any provision of this chapter or any lawful order of the board issued pursuant thereto

Action: License voluntarily surrendered Licensee: Jeremy T. Bilbrey, R.N., Fairview, Tenn. Violation: Per terms of Consent Order Action: Suspension lifted; license to remain in expired status until compliance with

reactivation of expired license

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Licensee: Megan N. Bowman, R.N., Telford, Tenn. Violation: Addicted to alcohol or drugs to the degree of interfering with nursing duties;

unprofessional conduct Action: License revoked; revocation stayed; license placed on probation with contract

already in place with the Tennessee Professional Assistance Program but no less than three years

Licensee: Angela E. Brock, L.P.N., Jackson, Tenn. Violation: Addicted to alcohol or drugs to the degree of interfering with nursing duties;

unprofessional conduct Action: License revoked; revocation stayed; license suspended; must meet certain terms

and conditions Licensee: Carol A. Brown, R.N., Hohenwald, Tenn. Violation: Has violated or attempted to violate, directly or indirectly, or assisted in or abetted

the violation of, or conspired to violate, any provision of this chapter or any lawful order of the board issued pursuant thereto

Action: License revoked; assessed $500 civil penalty, assessed costs Licensee: Sherry D. Brown, R.N., Chattanooga, Tenn. Violation: Guilty of a crime; unprofessional conduct Action: License reprimanded Licensee: Terry K. Burchyett, R.N., Thompson’s Station, Tenn. Violation: Unfit or incompetent by reason of negligence, habits or other cause;

unprofessional conduct Action: License placed on probation for no less than two years; assessed $2,000 civil

penalty; must meet certain terms and conditions Licensee: Tammy E. (Ledford) Clemons, R.N., Monterey, Tenn. Violation: Has violated or attempted to violate, directly or indirectly, or assisted in or abetted

the violation of, or conspired to violate, any provision of this chapter or any lawful order of the board issued pursuant thereto

Action: License revoked; assessed $100, plus costs Licensee: Lisa A. Davids, R.N., Maryville, Tenn. Violation: Has violated or attempted to violate, directly or indirectly, or assisted in or abetted

the violation of, or conspired to violate, any provision of this chapter or any lawful order of the board issued pursuant thereto.

Action: License revoked; assessed $100 civil penalty, plus costs Licensee: Joshua C. Davis, R.N., Nashville, Tenn. Violation: Unprofessional conduct Action: License revoked; revocation stayed; license placed on probation with contract

already in place with the Tennessee Professional Assistance Program but no less than three years

Licensee: Lasondra J. Dennie, L.P.N., Dyersburg, Tenn. Violation: Failed to pay student loan Action: License suspended

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Licensee: Markeshe B. Ellison, L.P.N., Jackson, Tenn. Violation: Unprofessional conduct; action taken by the state of Texas Action: License suspended; must meet certain terms and conditions; assessed costs Licensee: Mary F. Elmore, R.N., Memphis, Tenn. Violation: Unfit or incompetent by reason of negligence, habits or other cause; addicted to

alcohol or drugs to the degree of interfering with nursing duties; unprofessional conduct

Action: License revoked; revocation stayed; license suspended; must meet certain terms and conditions

Licensee: Leean C. Emmons, R.N., Sevierville, Tenn. Violation: Action taken by the state of Arizona; unfit or incompetent by reason of negligence,

habits or other cause; unprofessional conduct Action: License voluntarily surrendered Licensee: Niki M. Foster, L.P.N., Nashville, Tenn. Violation: Unfit or incompetent by reason of negligence habits or other cause; unprofessional

conduct Action: License revoked; revocation stayed; license suspended; must meet certain terms

and conditions Licensee: Dana E. Freeze, R.N., Hornbeak, Tenn. Violation: Unfit or incompetent by reason of negligence, habits or other cause;

unprofessional conduct Action: License revoked; revocation stayed; license suspended; must meet certain terms

and conditions Licensee: Penny V. Garrett, L.P.N., Clarksville, Tenn. Violation: Unfit or incompetent by reason of negligence habits or other cause; unprofessional

conduct Action: License revoked; revocation stayed; license suspended; must meet certain terms

and conditions Licensee: Susan K. Gibbons, R.N., Telford, Tenn. Violation: Unfit or incompetent by reason of negligence habits or other cause; unprofessional

conduct Action: License revoked; revocation stayed; license suspended; must meet certain terms

and conditions; assessed $1,500 civil penalty, plus costs Licensee: Vicki L. Glaze, R.N., Mason, Tenn. Violation: Failed to pay student loan Action: License suspended Individual: Shannon N. Glazier, S.C. R.N., Johnson City, Tenn. Violation: Unfit or incompetent by reason of negligence habits or other cause; addicted to

alcohol or drugs to the degree of interfering with nursing duties; unprofessional conduct

Action: Privilege to practice in Tennessee is revoked; cease and desist the practice of nursing in the state of Tennessee

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Licensee: Vicki L. Green, R.N., Whitwell, Tenn. Violation: Failed to pay student loan Action: License suspended Licensee: Randy H. Halters, R.N., Nashville, Tenn. Violation: Unfit or incompetent by reason of negligence, habits or other cause; addicted to

alcohol or drugs to the degree of interfering with nursing duties; unprofessional conduct

Action: License revoked; revocation stayed; license placed on probation to run concurrent with monitoring contract already in place with the Tennessee Professional Assistance Program

Licensee: Alison H. Harrison, R.N., Johnson City, Tenn. Violation: Addicted to alcohol or drugs to the degree of interfering with nursing duties;

unprofessional conduct Action: License revoked; revocation stayed; license placed on probation to run concurrent

with monitoring contract already in place with the Tennessee Professional Assistance Program

Licensee: Cathy F. Haynie, R.N., Elmwood, Tenn. Violation: Guilty of a crime; addicted to alcohol or drugs to the degree of interfering with

nursing duties Action: License revoked; revocation stayed; license suspended; must meet certain terms

and conditions Licensee: Rita A. Hilton, R.N., Memphis, Tenn. Violation: Has violated or attempted to violate, directly or indirectly, or assisted in or abetted

the violation of, or conspired to violate, any provision of this chapter or any lawful order of the board issued pursuant thereto

Action: License suspended; must meet certain terms and conditions; assessed costs Licensee: Amanda Horton, L.P.N., Rogersville, Tenn. Violation: Unfit or incompetent by reason of negligence, habits or other cause; addicted to

alcohol or drugs to the degree of interfering with nursing duties; unprofessional conduct

Action: License voluntarily surrendered/revoked Licensee: Ashley R. Howard, R.N., Morristown, Tenn. Violation: Guilty of fraud or deceit in procuring or attempting to procure a license to practice

nursing; guilty of a crime; unfit or incompetent by reason of negligence, habits or other cause; unprofessional conduct

Action: License revoked; revocation stayed; license suspended; must meet certain terms and conditions

Licensee: Jodi L. Hudnall, R.N., Collierville, Tenn. Violation: Unfit or incompetent by reason of negligence, habits or other cause; addicted to

alcohol or drugs to the degree of interfering with nursing duties Action: License revoked; revocation stayed; license placed on probation to run concurrent

with monitoring contract already in place with the Tennessee Professional Assistance Program

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Licensee: Heather M. Johnson, R.N, Smyrna, Tenn. Violation: Unfit or incompetent by reason of negligence, habits or other cause; addicted to

alcohol or drugs to the degree of interfering with nursing duties; unprofessional conduct

Action: License revoked; revocation stayed; license suspended; must meet certain terms and conditions

Licensee: Linda F. Johnson, L.P.N., Nashville, Tenn. Violation: Unprofessional conduct Action: License placed on probation for no less than one year; must meet certain terms

and conditions Licensee: Susan D. Johnson, L.P.N., Dayton, Tenn. Violation: Unprofessional conduct Action: License placed on probation for no less than one year; must meet certain terms

and conditions Licensee: Jeremy S. Jolly, R.N., Murfreesboro, Tenn. Violation: Unfit or incompetent by reason of negligence, habits or other cause;

unprofessional conduct; action taken by the state of Virginia Action: License placed on probation for no less than one year; must meet certain terms

and conditions Licensee: Lee T. Jones, L.P.N., Hendersonville, Tenn. Violation: Guilty of a crime; unprofessional conduct Action: License voluntarily surrendered/revoked

Licensee: Stephanie Linville, R.N., Pace, Fla. Violation: Action taken by the state of Florida; unprofessional conduct Action: License suspended; must meet certain terms and conditions Licensee: Lisa M. Lisenbee, L.P.N., Oliver Springs, Tenn. Violation: Guilty of a crime Action: License reprimanded; assessed $500 civil penalty Licensee: Traci D. Livingston, L.P.N., Roan Mountain, Tenn. Violation: Guilty of a crime; unprofessional conduct; addicted to alcohol or drugs to the

degree of interfering with nursing duties Action: License revoked; revocation stayed; license suspended; must meet terms and

conditions Licensee: John B. Maholland, R.N., Ashland City, Tenn. Violation: Unfit or incompetent by reason of negligence, habits or other cause; addicted to

alcohol or drugs to the degree of interfering with nursing duties; unprofessional conduct; has violated or attempted to violate, directly or indirectly, or assisted in or abetted the violation of, or conspired to violate, any provision of this chapter or any lawful order of the board issued pursuant thereto

Action: License voluntarily surrendered Licensee: Julie Martin, R.N., Germantown, Tenn.

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Violation: Has violated or attempted to violate, directly or indirectly, or assisted in or abetted the violation of, or conspired to violate, any provision of this chapter or any lawful order of the board issued pursuant thereto

Action: License revoked Licensee: Shenia N. Martin, R.N., Memphis, Tenn. Violation: Guilty of a crime Action: License suspended; must meet certain terms and conditions Licensee: Mary McGee, R.N., Killen, Ala. Violation: Guilty of a crime; addicted to alcohol or drugs to the degree of interfering with

nursing duties; unprofessional conduct Action: License revoked; revocation stayed; license suspended; must meet terms and

conditions Licensee: Cristina Coleman McIntyre, R.N., Memphis, Tenn. Violation: Addicted to alcohol or drugs to the degree of interfering with nursing duties;

unprofessional conduct Action: License revoked; revocation stayed; license suspended; must meet terms and

conditions Licensee: Dina A. Miller, L.P.N., Belfair, Wash. Violation: Unprofessional conduct; action taken by the state of Washington Action: License revoked; assessed costs Licensee: Lauren F. Moon, R.N., Fayetteville, Tenn. Violation: Unfit or incompetent by reason of negligence, habits or other cause;

unprofessional conduct Action: License placed on probation for one year; must meet certain terms and conditions Licensee: Kristine Olson-Harley, R.N., Bristol, Va. Violation: Unprofessional conduct Action: License revoked Licensee: Amrish Patel, R.N., Germantown, Tenn. Violation: Unprofessional conduct Action: License revoked; revocation stayed; license placed on probation to run concurrent

with monitoring contract already in place with the Tennessee Professional Assistance Program

Licensee: Kimberly L. Patterson, R.N., Greeneville, Tenn. Violation: Unfit or incompetent by reason of negligence, habits or other cause; addicted to

alcohol or drugs to the degree of interfering with nursing duties; unprofessional conduct

Action: License revoked; revocation stayed; license placed on probation to run concurrent with monitoring contract already in place with the Tennessee Professional Assistance Program

Licensee: Jamie B. Poston, R.N., Bristol, Tenn. Violation: Unfit or incompetent by reason of negligence, habits or other cause; addicted to

alcohol or drugs to the degree of interfering with nursing duties; unprofessional

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conduct Action: License revoked; revocation stayed; license suspended; must meet certain terms

and conditions Licensee: Jennie L. Rawls, R.N., Murfreesboro, Tenn. Violation: Unfit or incompetent by reason of negligence, habits or other cause; addicted to

alcohol or drugs to the degree of interfering with nursing duties; unprofessional conduct

Action: License revoked; revocation stayed; license placed on probation to run concurrent with monitoring contract already in place with the Tennessee Professional Assistance Program

Licensee: Hali D. Sanders, L.P.N., McEwen, Tenn. Violation: Failed to pay student loan Action: License suspended Licensee: Stacey P. Scott, R.N., Millington, Tenn. Violation: Has violated or attempted to violate, directly or indirectly, or assisted in or abetted

the violation of, or conspired to violate, any provision of this chapter or any lawful order of the board issued pursuant thereto

Action: License revoked; assessed $100 civil penalty, plus costs Licensee: Tabatha S. Shepherd, R.N., Clarksville, Tenn. Violation: Unfit or incompetent by reason of negligence, habits or other cause; addicted to

alcohol or drugs to the degree of interfering with nursing duties; unprofessional conduct

Action: License revoked; revocation stayed; license suspended; must meet certain terms and conditions

Licensee: Felicia L. Shoemaker, L.P.N., Memphis, Tenn. Violation: Unprofessional conduct Action: License placed on probation for a period of one year; assessed costs Licensee: Jessica L. Simpson, L.P.N., Madisonville, Tenn. Violation: Failed to pay student loan Action: License suspended Licensee: Brooke M. Sissom, R.N., Shelbyville, Tenn. Violation: Guilty of a crime; unfit or incompetent by reason of negligence, habits or other

cause; unprofessional conduct Action: License revoked; assessed $6,000 civil penalty, plus costs Licensee: Katrina S. Smith, L.P.N., Lawrenceburg, Tenn. Violation: Failed to pay student loan Action: License suspended Licensee: Misty Bentley Snow, L.P.N., Trenton, Tenn. Violation: Guilty of a crime; unprofessional conduct Action: License voluntarily surrendered Individual: Lisa Jones Statzer, Virginia R.N. License, Abingdon, Va.

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Violation: Unprofessional conduct Action: Privilege to practice in Tennessee revoked; cease and desist the practice of

nursing in the state of Tennessee Licensee: Stephanie L. Stone, L.P.N., Nashville, Tenn. Violation: Unfit or incompetent by reason of negligence, habits or other cause;

unprofessional conduct Action: License placed on probation for one year; must meet certain terms and conditions;

assessed $500 civil penalty Licensee: Joseph A. Tallant, R.N., Chattanooga, Tenn. Violation: Addicted to alcohol or drugs to the degree of interfering with nursing duties;

unprofessional conduct; guilty of a crime Action: License revoked; revocation stayed; license suspended; must meet certain terms

and conditions Licensee: Landen Thorpe, L.P.N., Murfreesboro, Tenn. Violation: Guilty of a crime; unfit or incompetent by reason of negligence, habits or other

cause; addicted to alcohol or drugs to the degree of interfering with nursing duties; unprofessional conduct;

Action: License revoked; revocation stayed; license suspended; must meet certain terms and conditions

Licensee: Ashlee A. Wagner, L.P.N., Kingsport, Tenn. Violation: Guilty of a crime; unfit or incompetent by reason of negligence, habits or other

cause; unprofessional conduct Action: License revoked; assessed $100 civil penalty, plus costs Individual: Jordan L. Wagoner, Kentucky R.N. License, Russellville, Ky. Violation: Unfit or incompetent by reason of negligence, habits or other cause;

unprofessional conduct Action: Privilege to practice revoked; cease and desist from practicing in the state of

Tennessee; assessed costs Licensee: Susan M. Walker, L.P.N., Woodbury, Tenn. Violation: Guilty of fraud or deceit in procuring or attempting to procure a license to practice

nursing; guilty of a crime; unfit or incompetent by reason of negligence, habits or other cause

Action: License revoked Licensee: Maria D. Welch, R.N., Crossville, Tenn. Violation: Has violated or attempted to violate, directly or indirectly, or assisted in or abetted

the violation of, or conspired to violate, any provision of this chapter or any lawful order of the board issued pursuant thereto

Action: License voluntarily surrendered; assessed $100 civil penalty, plus costs Licensee: Regina C. Wilhoit, R.N., Mosheim, Tenn. Violation: Addicted to alcohol or drugs to the degree of interfering with nursing duties;

unprofessional conduct Action: License revoked; revocation stayed; license suspended; must meet certain terms

and conditions

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Licensee: Jennifer L. Ziemianin, R.N., Bartlett, Tenn. Violation: Unfit or incompetent by reason of negligence, habits or other cause; addicted to

alcohol or drugs to the degree of interfering with nursing duties; unprofessional conduct

Action: License voluntarily surrendered/revoked Licensee: Rachel M. Zwarton, L.P.N., Shelbyville, Tenn. Violation: Unprofessional conduct; has violated or attempted to violate, directly or indirectly,

or assisted in or abetted the violation of, or conspired to violate, any provision of this chapter or any lawful order of the board issued pursuant thereto.

Action: License voluntarily surrendered; assessed $1,000 civil penalty, plus costs BOARD OF OSTEOPATHIC EXAMINERS Licensee: Gary D. O’Shaughnessy, III, D.O., Knoxville, Tenn. Violation: Violation or attempted violation, directly or indirectly, or assisting in or abetting the

violation of, or conspiring to violate, any provision of this chapter or any lawful order of the board issued pursuant thereto or any criminal statute of the state of Tennessee

Action: License surrendered; must meet certain terms and conditions before reapplying for licensure; assessed costs

BOARD OF OSTEOPATHIC EXAMINERS COUNCIL OF CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL MIDWIFERY Licensee: Carolyn Drake, CPM-TN, Chattanooga, Tenn. Violation: Has violated or attempted to violate, directly or indirectly, or assisted in or abetted

the violation of, or conspired to violate, any provision of this chapter or any lawful order of the board issued pursuant thereto

Action: Must meet certain terms and conditions; assessed $1,000 civil penalty, plus costs BOARD OF PHARMACY Licensee: Lakesha Adams, R.T., Memphis, Tenn. Violation: Dishonorable, immoral, unethical, illegal and/or unprofessional conduct Action: Registration revoked Licensee: Jonathan B. Barnett, D.Ph., Harrison, Tenn. Violation: Addicted to the use of alcohol, narcotics or other drugs; exhibited an incapacity of

a nature that prevents a pharmacist from engaging in the practice of pharmacy with reasonable skill, confidence and safety to the public; dishonorable, immoral, unethical, illegal and/or unprofessional conduct

Action: License voluntarily surrendered Licensee: Sharonda L. Bass, D.Ph., Mt. Juliet, Tenn. Violation: Failed to have an individual properly licensed with the board while performing

duties of a registered pharmacy technician; failed to return or destroy all outdated, defective, or deteriorated prescription drugs and devices and related materials; except that the destruction of controlled substances listed in any schedule shall be performed by a board-approved agent or vendor

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Action: License placed on probation for two years; must meet certain terms and conditions; assessed $1,100 civil penalty

Licensee: Richard A. Bidwell, D.Ph., Knoxville, Tenn. Violation: Failed to provide patient counseling to ten patients for new and refilled

prescriptions Action: Assessed $1,000 civil penalty Licensee: Tonya S. Burress, D.Ph., Collierville, Tenn. Violation: Practicing on an expired license Action: Assessed $1,500 civil penalty; must meet certain terms and conditions Licensee: CVS Pharmacy #7630, Portland Tenn. Violation: Staff failed to perform patient counseling to seven patients or patient caregivers on

new and refill prescription in accordance with board rules Action: Assessed $1,000 civil penalty; must submit an acceptable, store specific,

corrective plan of action that addresses the failure to counsel. Licensee: Gina S. Flomberg, D.Ph., Knoxville, Tenn. Violation: Failed to have an individual register as a pharmacy technician while performing

duties as a registered pharmacy technician Action: Assessed $800 civil penalty Licensee: Marla D. Gant, R.T., Eads, Tenn. Violation: Dishonorable, immoral, unethical, illegal and/or unprofessional conduct Action: Registration revoked Licensee: Sheila G. Gilliland, D.Ph., Olive Branch, Miss. Violation: Dishonorable, immoral, unethical, illegal and/or unprofessional conduct Action: License placed on probation for two years; assessed $2,000 civil penalty Licensee: R. Renee Hammons, D.Ph., Bartlett, Tenn. Violation: Dishonorable, immoral, unethical, illegal and/or unprofessional conduct Action: License voluntarily surrendered Licensee: Ryan K. Hollingsworth, D.Ph., Whitesburg, Tenn. Violation: Failed to have an individual register while performing duties as a registered

pharmacy technician Action: Assessed $400 civil penalty Licensee: Holston Valley Medical Center, Kingsport, Tenn. Violation: Operated a noncompliant biologic safety cabinet Action: Assessed $3,000 civil penalty Licensee: Jefferson Compounding Center, Oak Ridge, Tenn. Violation: Failed to remove out of date and deteriorated drugs from the pharmacy shelves Action: Assessed $5,100 civil penalty; must meet certain terms and conditions Licensee: Trudy A., Jones, D.Ph., Eads, Tenn. Violation: Failed to have an individual register with the board while performing duties as a

registered pharmacy technician

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Action: Assessed $1,500 civil penalty Licensee: Nathan McKellips, R.T., Nashville, Tenn. Violation: Failed to properly register with the board as a pharmacy technician while

performing duties as a registered pharmacy technician Action: Assessed $100 civil penalty Licensee: The Medicine Shoppe #2, Rogersville, Tenn. Violation: Failed to remove out of date and deteriorated drugs from the pharmacy shelves Action: Assessed $5,200 civil penalty; must meet certain terms and conditions Licensee: Medisca, Inc, #1188, Plattsburgh, NY, #2815, Las Vegas, Nev., #3351, Irving

Texas. Violation: Action taken by the states of Rhode Island and Illinois Action: License placed on indefinite probation; must meet certain terms and conditions Licensee: Minnis Drug Store, Inc., Morristown, Tenn. Violation: Failed to remove out of date and deteriorated drugs from the pharmacy shelves Action: Assessed $6,900 civil penalty; must meet certain terms and conditions Licensee: Thomas R. Mooney, D.Ph., Johnson City, Tenn. Violation: Failed to have an individual register with the board while performing duties as a

registered pharmacy technician Action: Assessed $900 civil penalty Licensee: Kimyada C. Nelson, R.T., Pulaski, Tenn. Violation: Failed to properly register with the board as a pharmacy technician while

performing duties as registered pharmacy technician Action: Assessed $100 civil penalty Licensee: Wendy M. Turner, R.T., Murfreesboro, Tenn. Violation: Dishonorable, immoral, unethical, illegal and/or unprofessional conduct Action: Registration revoked BOARD OF PHYSICAL THERAPY Licensee: Stephanie R. Addison, P.T., Chattanooga, Tenn. Violation: Failed to maintain sufficient continuing education credits Action: License suspended for 45 days; assessed $3,000 civil penalty; must submit 30

continuing education credits Licensee: Henry B. Canaman, P.T., Franklin, Tenn. Violation: Failed to maintain sufficient continuing education credits Action: Assessed $400 civil penalty; must submit four continuing education credits Licensee: Julie A. Evans, P.T.A., Nashville, Tenn. Violation: Practicing on an expired license Action: Assessed $300 civil penalty Licensee: Vanessa A. Gilchrest, P.T.A., Memphis, Tenn. Violation: Failed to maintain sufficient continuing education credits

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Action: Assessed $400 civil penalty; must submit four continuing education credits Licensee: Jean M. Just, P.T., Panama City, Fla. Violation: Failed to maintain sufficient continuing education credits Action: Assessed $400 civil penalty; must submit four continuing education credits BOARD OF PODIATRIC MEDICAL EXAMINERS Licensee: Brandi G. Bean, Podiatric X-Ray Operator, Cookeville, Tenn. Violation: Practicing on an expired license Action: Assessed $200 civil penalty Licensee: Stephen J. Chapman, D.P.M., Cookeville, Tenn. Violation: Failed to maintain sufficient continuing education credits Action: Assessed $100 civil penalty; must submit 10 continuing education credits BOARD OF POLYSOMNOGRAPHY PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS COMMITTEE Unlicensed: Jonathan M. Davis, P.S.G.T., Collegedale, Tenn. Violation: Engaged in the practice of polysomnography without a license Action: Assessed $1,300 civil penalty Unlicensed: Brittney J. Leonard, P.S.G.T., Johnson City, Tenn. Violation: Engaged in the practice of polysomnography without a license Action: Assessed $100 civil penalty BOARD OF RESPIRATORY CARE Licensee: Rhonda M. Ferrell, L.C.R.T., Knoxville, Tenn. Violation: Immoral, unethical, unprofessional or dishonorable conduct; violation or attempted

violation, directly or indirectly, assisting in or abetting the violation of, or conspiring to violate, any provision of this chapter or any lawful order of the board or any criminal statute of this state; engaging in the practice of respiratory care when mentally or physically unable to safely do so; making false statements or representations or being guilty of fraud or deceit in the practice of respiratory care

Action: License placed on probation for not less than two years to run concurrent with monitoring agreement already in place with the Tennessee Professional Assistance Program; assessed costs

Licensee: Dana L. Jones, R.R.T., Jackson, Tenn. Violation: Immoral, unethical, unprofessional or dishonorable conduct; engaging in the

practice of respiratory care when mentally or physically unable to safely do so Action: License retired; must meet certain terms and conditions before reactivating

license; assessed costs Unlicensed: Kelly D. Keough L.C.R.T., Mt. Pleasant, Tenn. Violation: Practicing on an expired license Action: Assessed $300 civil penalty

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BOARD OF SOCIAL WORKER Licensee: Renese R. King, L.M.S.W., Clarksville, Tenn. Violation: Willful or repeated violation of any provision of this chapter or any rules of the

board Action: License reprimanded Licensee: Robert L. Reddig, L.C.S.W., Clarksville, Tenn.** Violation: Practicing on an expired license Action: Assessed $1,200 civil penalty Licensee: Maria Williams, L.C.S.W., Memphis, Tenn.** Violation: Failed to maintain sufficient continuing education credits Action: Assessed $100 civil penalty; must submit 30 continuing education credits **These individuals were disciplined on August 2, 2012 ABUSE REGISTRY Individual: Angel Sumer Brawner, Oak Ridge, Tenn. Abuse: Theft/Misappropriation Profession: CNA (revoked) Individual: Virginia K. Calvert, Linden, Tenn. Abuse: Theft/Misappropriation Profession: CNA (revoked) Individual: Deborah Aboyade-Cole, Madison, Tenn. Abuse: Theft/Misappropriation Profession: Residential Care Administrator Individual: Donna J. Evans, Greeneville, Tenn. Abuse: Physical Profession: Developmental Tech Individual: Jamilla Horne, Memphis, Tenn. Abuse: Misappropriation Profession: CNA (revoked) Individual: Leirsha M. Nance, Mt. Pleasant, Tenn. Abuse: Physical Profession: CNA (revoked)