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DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS March 2016

Secretary of State Pedro A. Cortés announced that 153 disciplinary actions have been taken by the Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs’ 29 professional licensing boards, the Bureau of Charitable Organizations and the Division of Legislation and Notaries of the Bureau of Commission, Elections, and Legislation:

PA Board of Accountancy PA Architects Licensure Board PA Board of Auctioneer Examiners PA Board of Barber Examiners PA Board of Certified Real Estate Appraisers

PA Board of Chiropractic PA Board of Cosmetology PA Board of Crane Operators PA Board of Dentistry PA Board of Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists PA Board of Funeral Directors PA Board of Landscape Architects PA Board of Massage Therapy PA Board of Medicine Navigation Commission for the Delaware River and its Navigable Tributaries Secretary of the Commonwealth – Notaries Public PA Board of Nursing PA Board of Examiners of Nursing Home Administrators PA Board of Occupational Therapy Education and Licensure PA Board of Optometry PA Board of Osteopathic Medicine PA Board of Pharmacy PA Board of Physical Therapy PA Board of Podiatry PA Board of Psychology Real Estate Commission PA Board of Speech-Language and Hearing Examiners PA Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists and Professional Counselors PA Board of Vehicle Manufacturers, Dealers and Salespersons PA Board of Veterinary Medicine

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Actions by County The specific actions listed below were taken against individuals or firms in these counties:

County # of

Actions County

# of Actions

Adams 0 Lackawanna 0

Allegheny 12 Lancaster 3

Armstrong 0 Lawrence 0

Beaver 0 Lebanon 3

Bedford 1 Lehigh 3

Berks 3 Luzerne 6

Blair 1 Lycoming 3

Bradford 0 McKean 0

Bucks 5 Mercer 1

Butler 0 Mifflin 0

Cambria 1 Monroe 1

Cameron 0 Montgomery 2

Carbon 0 Montour 0

Centre 2 Northampton 1

Chester 5 Northumberland 2

Clarion 1 Perry 0

Clearfield 2 Philadelphia 8

Clinton 0 Pike 1

Columbia 1 Potter 0

Crawford 0 Schuylkill 1

Cumberland 2 Snyder 0

Dauphin 4 Somerset 2

Delaware 5 Sullivan 0

Elk 1 Susquehanna 0

Erie 3 Tioga 0

Fayette 0 Union 1

Forest 0 Venango 0

Franklin 0 Warren 0

Fulton 0 Washington 2

Greene 0 Wayne 1

Huntingdon 1 Westmoreland 2

Indiana 0 Wyoming 1

Jefferson 0 York 4

Juniata 0 Total in-State actions 98

Actions taken against professionals with non-PA addresses 55

Total 153

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PA Board of Accountancy No disciplinary actions taken.

PA Architects Licensure Board No disciplinary actions taken.

PA Board of Auctioneer Examiners No disciplinary actions taken.

PA Board of Barber Examiners

Allegheny County George K. Daniels, Jr., license no. BL052272, of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, was suspended pursuant

to the Order of the Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County dated December 14, 2015, which the

court issued under section 4355 of the Domestic Relations Code. The suspension is effective immediately.

(02/01/16)

Delaware County Ulysses K. Williams, III, license no. BL053054, of Drexel Hill, Delaware County, was suspended

pursuant to the Order of the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County dated December 22, 2015,

which the court issued under section 4355 of the Domestic Relations Code. The suspension is effective

immediately. (01/22/16)

Lancaster County Charles W. Dixon, Jr., license nos. BL052725, BM093910, BT000513, of Lancaster, Lancaster County,

was suspended pursuant to the Order of the Court of Common Pleas of Lancaster County dated December

14, 2015, which the court issued under section 4355 of the Domestic Relations Code. The suspension is

effective immediately. (01/05/16)

Philadelphia County Samuel A. Barreto, license no. BL051605L, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, was suspended

pursuant to the Order of the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County dated November 25, 2015,

which the court issued under section 4355 of the Domestic Relations Code. The suspension is effective


David I. Smith, Sr., license no. BL052287, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, was suspended pursuant

to the Order of the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County dated November 19, 2015, which the

court issued under section 4355 of the Domestic Relations Code. The suspension is effective immediately.

(01/05/16)

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PA Board of Certified Real Estate Appraisers Erie County Appraisal Institute of NWPA, appraiser education provider no. 003025 of Erie, Erie County, was ordered

to notify all attendees of a March 27, 2014, course entitled “PA Law, Regulations and Code 49 and Act

48” that the board's approval of the course had expired when the course was presented, requiring that the

course be re-offered at least one time prior to April 1, 2016; and requiring that any attendee of the March

27, 2014, Law Course be allowed to attend the substitute course free of charge, because they offered and

presented a continuing education course for which the Board's approval had expired. (02/25/16)

Lehigh County Donald W. Johnson, certificate no. RL138924, of Center Valley, Lehigh County, was ordered to pay a

civil penalty of $75 and for a period of twenty-four months shall be subject to non-random audit of

continuing education when/if he files any application for the renewal or issuance of a new authorization to

practice the profession, because he completed only twenty-six and one-half of the required twenty-eight

hours of acceptable continuing education necessary for the renewal of his certificate. (02/25/16)

Lycoming County Suzanne M. Fahien, certificate nos. RL003671 and AV001021L, of Montoursville, Lycoming County,

was ordered to pay a $250 civil penalty and be subject to a non-random audit of her continuing education

obligations over a twenty-four (24) month period, when/if the during said period, the board receives an

application for a renewal or issuance of a new authorization to practice the profession, because she failed

to meet the minimum qualifications for renewal of her certificates, by not successfully completing all of

the continuing education requirements as set forth by the board. (02/25/16)

Out of State Dennis James Carroll, certificate no. RL139980, of Cossayuna, New York was ordered to pay a civil

penalty of $250 and for a period of twenty-four months he shall be subject to non-random audit of his

continuing education when/if he files any application for the renewal or issuance of a new authorization to

practice the profession, because he failed to meet the minimum qualifications for renewal of his

certificates because he failed to successfully attend and complete the two hour LAW course as required.

(02/25/16)

PA Board of Chiropractic No disciplinary actions taken.

PA Board of Cosmetology

Allegheny County Dana Newhams, license nos. CO268333 and CT177074, of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, was suspended

pursuant to the Order of the Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County dated January 11, 2016, which

the court issued under section 4355 of the Domestic Relations Code. The suspension is effective


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Berks County Van Thi Nguyen, of Reading, Berks County, was denied licensure due to lacking good moral character.

(12/31/15)

Dieu Ta, of Sinking Spring, Berks County, was denied licensure due to lacking good moral character.

(01/07/16)

Centre County Deanna Nguyen, of State College, Centre County, was denied licensure due to lacking good moral

character. (12/31/15)

Columbia County Ruby’s Nails, license nos. CY195864 and CZ117890, of Bloomsburg, Columbia County, was assessed a

civil penalty of $1,500 and issued a public reprimand for possessing metal rasp tools. (01/14/16)

Dauphin County Long U. Nguyen, license no. CL013697L, of Harrisburg, Dauphin County, was suspended pursuant to the

Order of the Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County dated December 14, 2015, which the court

issued under section 4355 of the Domestic Relations Code. The suspension is effective immediately.

(02/01/16)

Monroe County Chop Shop Kutz, license no. CB124006, of Stroudsburg, Monroe County, was ordered to pay a $1,250

civil penalty and to cease and desist from employing unlicensed employees in the practice of

cosmetology, aiding and abetting unlicensed practice activity in the profession of cosmetology, failing to

have an owner or designated licensee present during inspection of its salon, and failing to maintain all

areas of the salon in an orderly and sanitary condition because they operated as a cosmetology salon in a

grossly incompetent and unethical manner by employing unlicensed employees, aiding and abetting

unlicensed individuals in the profession of cosmetology, failing to have an owner or designated licensee

in charge present during inspection, failing to keep and maintain all areas of the salon in an orderly and

sanitary condition, and failing to have adequate lavatories on the premises. (03/07/16)

Philadelphia County Ramona Searles t/d/b/a Salon R S, license no. CB091381L, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, was

ordered to pay a $500 civil penalty and to cease and desist from operating as a cosmetology salon on a

license that is lapsed, expired, or otherwise not current with the board because she used or maintained any

place for the practice of cosmetology without a current and active license. (03/07/16)

Desiree A. Oglesby t/d/b/a Diadem, license no. CB116172, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, was

ordered to pay a $500 civil penalty and to cease and desist from operating as a cosmetology salon with a

license that is lapsed, expired, or otherwise not current with the board because she used or maintained any

place for the practice of cosmetology without a current and active license (03/07/16)

York County Harrison R. Hackworth, license no. CO228549L, of York, York County, was revoked because he engaged

in grossly incompetent and unethical conduct by engaging in criminal activities at or around his

cosmetology salon and he has been convicted of a felony. (03/07/16)

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Out of State Christian Vu, of Pennsauken, New Jersey, was denied licensure due to lacking good moral character.

(12/31/15)

PA Board of Crane Operators No disciplinary actions taken.

PA Board of Dentistry

Allegheny County Bruce D. Lanke, license no. DS024405L of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, permanently and voluntarily

surrendered his license to practice dentistry in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania because he was found

guilty of a crime or misdemeanor involving moral turpitude or was found guilty of a felony in violation of

the laws of this Commonwealth. (03/18/16)

Out of State Christopher Keegan, license no. DS023602L, of Bayport, New York, voluntarily surrendered his license

to practice dentistry in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania because he had a license to practice dentistry

revoked, suspended, or had other disciplinary action imposed or consented to, by the proper licensing

authority of another state, and had failed to report said action to Commonwealth authorities on a biennial

renewal application, or within ninety (90) days of a final disposition, whichever was sooner. (03/18/16)

Thomas R. Cherpak, license no. DS023414L, of North Port, Florida, permanently and voluntarily

surrendered his license because he had a license to practice dentistry or dental hygiene or certificate for

expanded function dental assisting revoked, suspended or had other disciplinary action imposed or

consented to by the proper licensing authority of another state, territory or country or had an application

for license refused, revoked or suspended by the proper licensing authority of another state, territory or

country. (03/18/16)

Laurie A. Sargent, license no. DS025814L, of Lihue, Hawaii, was ordered to pay a $1,000 civil penalty,

had a public reprimand placed on her permanent disciplinary record with the board, and was ordered to

successfully complete remedial education credits as set forth by the board because she had a license to

practice dentistry revoked, suspended or had other disciplinary action imposed, or consented to, by the

proper licensing authority of another state. (03/18/16)

Ronald Kay Kehney, PA license no. DS017561L, of Harvard, Massachusetts, was revoked based upon

disciplinary action being taken by the proper licensing authority of another state. (12/17/15)

James Woodman Bobb, PA license no. DS017548L, of Salida, Colorado, was indefinitely suspended

based on findings he received disciplinary action by the proper licensing authority of another state.

(12/17/15)

Robert Stephen Bates, PA license no. DS031602L, of Clarence, New York, was issued a public reprimand

based on findings that he received disciplinary action by the proper licensing authority of another state.

(01/21/16)

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PA Board of Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists

Allegheny County Evan Daniel Baker, Jr., license and registration no. SU032016E, of Sewickley, Allegheny County, was

ordered to pay a civil penalty of $1,000 and a reprimand was placed on his board record because he had a

license to practice engineering, land surveying or geology suspended or revoked or had other disciplinary

action taken for conduct relating to the practice of engineering, land surveying or geology, by the proper

licensing authority of another state, territory or country. (03/09/16)

Chester County Robinson Ellis Blair, license and registration no. PE062403, of Exton, Chester County, was ordered to

pay a civil penalty of $1,500, costs of investigation of $527.18, and a public reprimand was placed on his

board record because he offered to practice or engaged in practice as a professional engineer and used a

device, title, card or any similar item implying that he was a professional engineer or competent to

practice engineering without being properly licensed and registered to do so. (03/09/16)

PA Board of Funeral Directors No disciplinary actions taken.

PA Board of Landscape Architects No disciplinary actions taken.

PA Board of Massage Therapy No disciplinary actions taken.

PA Board of Medicine

Dauphin County John Alexander Belis, license no. MD035450E, of Harrisburg, Dauphin County, voluntarily surrendered

his license to practice as a medical physician and surgeon in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania because

he is unable to practice the profession with reasonable skill and safety by reason of illness or alcohol

abuse. (03/15/16)

Delaware County Burke Myrnnyn Griffith, of Wayne, Delaware County, was granted a behavior specialist license and

indefinitely suspends the license stayed in favor of probation for no less than three years, based upon

making an untrue representation in obtaining a license. (12/11/15)

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Lebanon County Samuel Fawzy Rashid, license no. MD049606L, of Palmyra, Lebanon County, permanently and

voluntarily surrendered his license because he departed from an ethical standard of the profession.

(03/15/16)

Luzerne County Elizabeth Fenton, license no. YM004135L, of Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne County, was indefinitely suspended

retroactive to July 21, 2015, for being unable to practice medicine with reasonable skill and safety to

patients. (12/15/15)

Pike County The license to practice medicine and surgery in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania of Chethan V.

Byadgi, license no. MD435733, of Milford, Pike County, was actively suspended, indefinitely, but for not

less than a minimum period of three years, because he made misleading, deceptive, untrue or fraudulent

representations in the practice of the profession. (03/15/16)

Union County Hasan Askari, license no. MD436856, of Lewisburg, Union County, had a public reprimand placed on his

permanent disciplinary record with the board, was ordered to demonstrate compliance with the request for

records from DPW (now DHS), was ordered to attend and successfully complete at least six hours of

remedial education on the topic of medical record retention and management, and was ordered to pay a

civil penalty of $1,000 because he is guilty of immoral or unprofessional conduct, including the departure

from, or failing to conform to the ethical or quality standard of the medical profession. (03/15/16)

Out of State Mario Winn Katigbak, license no. MD434512, of Glastonbury, Connecticut, was ordered to pay a civil

penalty of $1,000 because he had a license or other authorization to practice the profession disciplined by

the proper licensing authority of another state. (03/15/16)

Anthony Vernon Dallas, Jr., license no. MD442784, of Hendersonville, Tennessee, had a public

reprimand placed on his permanent disciplinary record with the board because he had a license or other

authorization to practice the profession suspended, revoked, refused or otherwise disciplined by the

proper licensing authority of another state, territory, possession or country, or a branch of the federal

government. (03/15/16)

Kieran A. Sultan, of Colorado Springs, Colorado, was denied Pennsylvania licensure based upon his

failure to demonstrate the ability to practice with reasonable skill and safety. (01/14/16)

Ayilam Sudarsanam Sudhakar, PA license no. MD433385, of Bronxville, New York, was revoked based

on disciplinary action taken against him by a proper licensing authority of another state. (01/21/16)

Jerome Arnold Sherard, PA license no. MD028726E, of Atlanta, Georgia, was revoked based on his

convictions of felonies in a federal court. (01/21/16)

Joseph Molea, PA license no. MD038436E, of St. Petersburg, Florida, was suspended for failure to pay a

previously imposed civil penalty. (01/14/16)

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Victoria Elizabeth Steiner, license no. MD036359E, of Baltimore, Maryland, permanently and voluntarily

surrendered her license to practice as a medical physician and surgeon in the Commonwealth of

Pennsylvania because she had a license or other authorization to practice the profession suspended,

revoked or otherwise disciplined by the proper licensing authority of another state. (03/15/16)

Konstantin Dateshidze, license no.: MD037458E, of Medford, New Jersey, permanently and voluntarily

surrendered his license to practice medicine in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania because he had a

license or other authorization to practice the profession suspended, revoked, refused or otherwise

disciplined by the proper licensing authority of another state. (03/15/16)

Thomas Bartley Benz, license no. MD031201E, of Parkersburg, West Virginia, was indefinitely

suspended, with the suspension immediately stayed in favor of an indefinite period of probation subject to

the board’s terms and conditions, because he was unable to practice the profession with reasonable skill

and safety to patients by reason of illness or addiction to drugs or alcohol; and had a license to practice the

profession disciplined by the proper licensing authority of another state. (03/15/16)

Byung H. Ahn, license no. MD040739E, of Ellicott City, Maryland, was suspended for a period of one

year, with such suspension immediately stayed in favor of probation for a period of at least one year,

retroactive to November 6, 2015, because he had a license or other authorization to practice the profession

disciplined by the proper licensing authority of another state. (03/15/16)

Alan Michael Burke, license no. MD020937E, of Newark, Delaware, permanently and voluntarily

surrendered his license because he acted in such a manner as to present an immediate and clear danger to

public health and safety. (03/15/16)

Navigation Commission for the Delaware River and its Navigable Tributaries No disciplinary actions taken.

Secretary of the Commonwealth – Notaries Public

Centre County Thomas E. Frantz, Jr., notary commission no. 1053308, of State College, Centre County, had his notary

commission suspended for a period of six (6) months, with such suspension immediately stayed in favor

of probation, ordered to attend and successfully complete a six-hour notary practice and procedure course

approved by the Secretary or his designee, and was ordered to pay a civil penalty of $250 and a probation

assessment of $300 for the costs of continued monitoring because he failed to keep and maintain custody

of an accurate chronological register of all official notary acts and failed to be familiar with the duties and

responsibilities of a notary public. (02/29/16)

Philadelphia County Tracey M. Anderson, notary commission no. 1206854, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, permanently

and voluntarily surrendered her notary commission because she failed to maintain custody and control of

an accurate chronological register of all official acts performed. (03/24/16)

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Wyoming County Bonny G. Ruscetti, notary commission no. 1256647, of Mehoopany, Wyoming County, permanently and

voluntarily surrendered her notary commission because she failed to keep and maintain an accurate

chronological register of all official acts performed. (03/07/16)

PA Board of Nursing

Allegheny County Sharaya Dunson, license no. PN294665, of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, was indefinitely suspended

because she is addicted to alcohol or hallucinogenic or narcotic drugs or other drugs which tend to impair

judgment or coordination or has become mentally incompetent and she violated a previous board order.

(03/02/16)

Eileen Lynn Horton, license no. PN269366, of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, agreed to the voluntary

surrender of her license because she is unfit to practice nursing by reason of "other causes," i.e. physical

inability. (03/02/16)

William Frank Merhaut, license no. RN507585L, of Turtle Creek, Allegheny County, voluntarily

surrendered his license because he is unable to practice professional nursing with reasonable skill and

safety, by reason of mental or physical illness or condition, or dependence upon alcohol, hallucinogenic or

narcotic drugs, or other drugs which tend to impair judgment and/or coordination. (03/02/16)

Christopher John Arthur, license no. RN634255, of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, voluntarily

surrendered because he was unable to practice professional nursing with reasonable skill and safety by

reason of mental or physical illness or condition or dependence upon alcohol, hallucinogenic or narcotic

drugs or other drugs which tend to impair judgment or condition. (03/02/16)

Anita Lusia Rodriguez, license no. RN502101L, of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, was indefinitely

suspended, with an opportunity to petition for reinstatement of said license after no less than six (6)

months of active suspension, subject to the board's terms and conditions, because she is unable to practice

professional nursing with reasonable skill and safety by reason of mental or physical illness or condition,

or dependence upon alcohol, hallucinogenic or narcotic drugs, or other drugs which tend to impair

judgment and/or coordination. (03/02/16)

Misti E. Wolf, license no. PN288439, of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, was automatically suspended for

two years, based on her misdemeanor convictions under the Drug Act. (09/04/15)

Bedford County Rebecca Marie Valentine, license no. PN281357, of Clearville, Bedford County, had her license

indefinitely suspended for no less than three (3) years, said suspension to be immediately stayed in favor

of no less than three (3) years of probation, subject to the board’s terms and conditions, because she is

addicted to alcohol or hallucinogenic or narcotic drugs, or other drugs which tend to impair judgment

and/or coordination, or has become mentally incompetent. (03/02/16)

Berks County Connie Sue Linebarger, license no. PN256171L, of Morgantown, Berks County, was ordered to pay a

civil penalty of $500 and a public reprimand was placed on her permanent disciplinary record with the

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board because she falsified or knowingly made incorrect entries into the patient's record or other related

documents and committed fraud or deceit in the practice of practical nursing. (03/02/16)

Blair County Heather A. Panek, license no. PN283334, of Tyrone, Blair County, was automatically suspended

retroactive to August 19, 2015, for misdemeanor convictions under the Drug Act. (09/24/15)

Bucks County Data Godgift Ogolo, license nos. RN678687 and PN263988, of Yardley, Bucks County, was ordered to

pay a $750 civil penalty and have her licenses to practice professional and practical nursing in the

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania suspended for two (2) years, with said suspension immediately stayed in

favor of probation, subject to the board's terms and conditions, because she has proven to be unfit or

incompetent by reason of negligence, habits or other causes, thereby being guilty of immoral or

unprofessional conduct. (03/02/16)

Joseph Charles Kelly, license no. PN295794, of Warrington, Bucks County, agreed to the voluntary

surrender of his license because he is addicted to alcohol or is addicted to hallucinogenic or narcotic drugs

or other drugs. (03/02/16)

Patricia Anne Beaumont, license no. RN570901, of Newtown, Bucks County, was indefinitely suspended

because she was unable to practice nursing with reasonable skill and safety to patients by reason of

physical or mental illness or condition or physiological or psychological dependence upon drugs or

alcohol and violated a lawful disciplinary order of the board. (03/02/16)

Cambria County Roseann V. Ricks, license no. PN275188, of Johnstown, Cambria County, was automatically suspended

for ten years from the date of conviction, based on her felony conviction under the Drug Act. (10/6/15)

Chester County Marykay Schuyler Walder, license no. RN305448L, of Chester Springs, Chester County, agreed to the

voluntary surrender of her license because she is unable to practice professional nursing with reasonable

skill and safety to patients by reason of mental or physical illness or condition or physiological or

psychological dependence upon alcohol, hallucinogenic or narcotic drugs or other drugs which tend to

impair judgment or coordination. (03/02/16)

Matthew John Ryan, license no. RN635365, of Phoenixville, Chester County, was automatically

suspended for one year and indefinitely suspended for no less than three years to run concurrently, with

such suspensions to be immediately stayed in favor of no less than three years of probation, subject to the

board's terms and conditions, because he is unable to practice the profession with reasonable skill and

safety to patients by reason of mental or physical illness or condition or physiological or psychological

dependence upon alcohol, hallucinogenic or narcotic drugs or other drugs. (03/02/16)

Rebecca L. Gretzula, license no. PN279960, of Berwyn, Chester County, had her license indefinitely and

actively suspended until such time as the board grants a reinstatement of her license, subject to the board's

terms and conditions, because she was convicted or pled guilty or entered a plea of nolo contendere, or

was found guilty by a judge or jury of a felony, or a crime of moral turpitude, or received probation

without verdict, disposition in lieu of trial, or an Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition of felony charges.

(03/02/16)

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Clarion County Jamie Thompson, license no. PN260582L, of Knox, Clarion County, was automatically suspended for one

year based on her misdemeanor conviction under the Drug Act. (12/10/15)

Clearfield County Cristy Marie Henderson, license no. RN607986, of DuBois, Clearfield County, was automatically

suspended for one year and indefinitely suspended for no less than three years retroactive to February 23,

2015 to run concurrently, with such suspensions being immediately stayed in favor of no less than three

years of probation retroactive to February 23, 2015, subject to the board’s terms and conditions, because

she is unable to practice the profession with reasonable skill and safety to patients by reason of mental or

physical illness or condition or physiological or psychological dependence upon alcohol, hallucinogenic

or narcotic drugs or other drugs and was convicted of a misdemeanor. (03/02/16)

Ambrosia Marie Walter, license no. RN610846, of Frenchville, Clearfield County, was automatically

suspended for one year based upon her misdemeanor conviction under the Drug Act. (10/06/15)

Cumberland County Joan Jepkogei Kibet, license no. RN635396, of Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, was ordered to pay

a civil penalty of $500 and a public reprimand was placed on her permanent disciplinary record with the

board because she had a license suspended or revoked or has received other disciplinary action by the

proper licensing authority in another state; failed to report to the board within ninety days of final

disposition that a disciplinary action had been taken against her license; and she committed fraud or deceit

in the practice of practical nursing or in securing her admission to such practice or practical nursing

school. (03/02/16)

Dauphin County Amber R. Soule, license no. RN597706, of Harrisburg, Dauphin County, was indefinitely suspended for

no less than three (3) years with such suspension to be immediately stayed in favor of no less than three

(3) years of probation, subject to the board’s terms and conditions, because she is unable to practice

professional nursing with reasonable skill and safety by reason of mental or physical illness or condition

or dependence upon alcohol, hallucinogenic or narcotic drugs or other drugs which tend to impair

judgment or coordination. (03/02/16)

Jennifer Marie Lynn Castor, license no. PN289652, of Harrisburg, Dauphin County, had her license

indefinitely suspended for no less than three (3) years with said suspension to be immediately stayed in

favor of no less than three (3) years of probation, subject to the board’s terms and conditions, because she

is addicted to alcohol or hallucinogenic or narcotic drugs, or other drugs which tend to impair judgment

and/or coordination, or has become mentally incompetent. (03/02/16)

Delaware County Eileen Penney, license no. RN177032L, of Upper Darby, Delaware County, was automatically suspended

for ten years from the date of conviction, based upon her felony conviction under the Drug Act.

(10/19/15)

Willie R. Mangum, license no. RN533263, of Lansdowne, Delaware County, was placed on probation

and issued a $250 civil penalty based on disciplinary action taken by another state. (02/22/16)

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Elk County Heather Brianne Gregori, license no. PN283022, of Saint Marys, Elk County, was indefinitely suspended

until at least July 18, 2017, with such suspension immediately stayed in favor of probation until at least

July 18, 2017, unless that period of probation is extended or modified for cause by mutual agreement

because she is addicted to alcohol or hallucinogenic or narcotic drugs or other drugs which tend to impair

judgment or coordination or has become mentally incompetent. (03/02/16)

Erie County Tammy Marie Walker, license no. PN279071, of Erie, Erie County, was revoked based on her having

engaged in unprofessional conduct and misappropriated money, materials and/or property from a patient.

(01/23/15)

Huntingdon County Jessica A. Little, license no. RN650693, of Pennsylvania Furnace, Huntingdon County, was reprimanded

and placed on probation based on findings that she pled guilty to multiple misdemeanors. (02/11/16)

Lancaster County Jon P. Rohr, license no. RN325211L, of Lititz, Lancaster County, was suspended for a period of no less

than one year, with such suspension stayed in favor of probation subject to the board's terms and

conditions and was ordered to pay a civil penalty of $250 and costs of investigation of $132 because he

was convicted, or entered a plea of guilty, or entered a plea of nolo contendere, or has been found guilty

by a judge or jury, of a felony or a crime of moral turpitude, or has received probation without verdict,

disposition in lieu of trial or an Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition in the disposition of felony

charges, in the courts of this Commonwealth, the United States or any other state, territory, possession or

country. (03/02/16)

Dominique Gabrielle Turner, license no. RN584738, of Mount Joy, Lancaster County, was indefinitely

suspended for no less than three years retroactive to February 28, 2014, with said suspension to be

immediately stayed in favor of no less than three years of probation retroactive to February 28, 2014

subject to the board's terms and conditions, because she was convicted or pleaded guilty or entered a plea

of nolo contendere or was found guilty by a judge or jury of a felony or a crime of moral turpitude in the

courts of this Commonwealth, the United States, or any other state, territory or country, or received

probation without verdict, disposition in lieu of trial or an Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition in the

disposition of felony charges, or has been dishonorably discharged or has been discharged under

circumstances amounting to dishonorable discharge from the military forces of the United States or of any

other country; and was unable to practice the profession with reasonable skill and safety to patients by

reason of mental or physical illness or condition or physiological or psychological dependence upon

alcohol, hallucinogenic or narcotic drugs or other drugs which tend to impair judgment or coordination,

(3/02/16)

Lebanon County Barbara R. Achenbach, license no. PN105835L, of Palmyra, Lebanon County, voluntarily surrendered her

license because she was convicted or pleaded guilty or entered a plea of nolo contendere or was found

guilty by a judge or jury of a felony or a crime of moral turpitude in the courts of this Commonwealth, the

United States, or any other state, territory, or country, or received probation without verdict, disposition in

lieu of trial or an Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition in the disposition of felony charges, or has been

dishonorably discharged or has been discharged under circumstances amounting to dishonorable

discharge from military forces of the United States or of any other country. (03/02/16)

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Rachel Ristenbatt, license no. PN280330 of Lebanon, Lebanon County, was placed on probation with

monitoring for no less than three years based on her suffering from alcohol dependence in sustained full

remission. (05/13/15)

Lehigh County Marybeth Ocasio-Evans, license no. RN589690, of Allentown, Lehigh County, was indefinitely

suspended for no less than one (1) year, said suspension to be retroactive to October 21, 2015, with a

possibility for reinstatement upon completion of the suspension, subject to the board's terms and

conditions, because she is unable to practice professional nursing with reasonable skill and safety by

reason of mental or physical illness or condition, or dependence upon alcohol, hallucinogenic or narcotic

drugs, or other drugs which tend to impair judgment and/or coordination. (03/02/16)

Luzerne County Karen Ann Reilly, license no. PN091822L, of Edwardsville, Luzerne County, voluntarily surrendered her

license to practice as a practical nurse in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania because she convicted or

pleaded guilty or entered a plea of nolo contendere or was found guilty by a judge or jury of a felony or a

crime of moral turpitude in the courts of this Commonwealth, the United States, or any other state,

territory or country or received probation without verdict, disposition in lieu of trial or an Accelerated

Rehabilitative Disposition in the disposition of felony charges, or has been dishonorable discharged or has

been discharged under circumstances amounting to dishonorable discharge from the military forces of the

United States or of any other country. (03/02/16)

Suzette Materna, license no. PN028321L of Ashley, Luzerne County, agreed to the voluntary surrender of

her license to practice as a practical nurse in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania because she is guilty of

unprofessional conduct by falsifying or knowingly making incorrect entries into patient records or other

related documents. (03/02/16)

Richard J. Pieri, license no. RN228901L, of Drums, Luzerne County, was temporarily suspended,

pending a hearing, on the grounds that his continued practice within the Commonwealth may be an

immediate and clear danger to the public health and safety. (03/02/16)

Joseph Nardone, license no. PN285015, of West Pittston, Luzerne County was assessed $525 for cost of

investigation and was indefinitely suspended retroactive to May 11, 2015 based on being unable to

practice with reasonable skill and safety to patients by reason of mental or physical illness or condition or

physiological or psychological dependence upon alcohol, hallucinogenic or narcotic drugs or other drugs

which tend to impair judgment or coordination. (02/02/16)

Lycoming County Margaret Probst, License no. RN507602L, of Trout Run, Lycoming County, was automatically suspended

for ten years from the date of conviction, based upon her felony conviction under the Drug Act.

(11/02/15)

Mathew Philip Tameris, license no. RN618792, of Williamsport, Lycoming County, was assessed a

$1000 civil penalty and had his license suspended for three years, with the first six months served actively

and remainder to probation for no less than 30 months, based on disciplinary action taken against his

license in another state, failing to report same to the Board and denying the discipline at renewal.

(09/23/15)

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Mercer County Christin M. Schwartz, license no. PN294133, of Grove City, Mercer County, was indefinitely suspended

because she is unable to practice with reasonable skill and safety to patients by reason of mental

incompetence. (11/09/15)

Montgomery County Casey Lyn Shechtman, license no. RN636466, of Bala Cynwyd, Montgomery County, was indefinitely

suspended for no less than three years with such suspension to be immediately stayed in favor of no less

than three years of probation, subject to the board’s terms and conditions, because she is unable to

practice professional nursing with reasonable skill and safety by reason of mental or physical illness or

condition, or dependence upon alcohol, hallucinogenic or narcotic drugs, or other drugs which tend to

impair judgment and/or coordination. (03/02/16)

Linda E. Venner, license no. RN589525, of Jenkintown, Montgomery County, was automatically

suspended for ten years from the date of conviction, based on her felony conviction under the Drug Act.

(09/21/15)

Northampton County Christine A. Sell, license no. RN554739, of Bethlehem, Northampton and Lehigh Counties, was

suspended for no less than three years retroactive to July 20, 2015, based on her failure to comply with a

consent agreement entered into with the Commonwealth. (10/26/15)

Northumberland County Billie Jo Weaver, license no. PN252525L, of Coal Township, Northumberland County, was automatically

suspended for one year based on her misdemeanor conviction under the Drug Act. (09/04/15)

Lynn Thomas Celvi, license no. RN305928L, of Mt. Carmel, Northumberland County, agreed to the

voluntary surrender of her license to practice as a registered nurse in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

because she had a license suspended or revoked or has received other disciplinary action by the proper

licensing authority in another state, territory, possession or country and failed to report disciplinary action

in another state within 90 days of the final disposition or an application for renewal of licensure,

whichever is sooner. (03/02/16)

Philadelphia County Andrew John Paulson, license no. RN613685, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, was ordered to pay a

civil penalty of $250 and a public reprimand was placed on his permanent disciplinary record with the

board because he had a license suspended or revoked or had received other disciplinary action by the

proper licensing authority in another state and failed to report said action to Commonwealth authorities

within ninety (90) days of final disposition or on the next renewal application of his Pennsylvania nursing

license, whichever was sooner. (03/02/16)

Schuylkill County Bryan William Hawk, license no. RN578588, of Pottsville, Schuylkill County, was indefinitely suspended

for no less than five years, such suspension to be immediately stayed in favor of no less than five years of

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probation subject to the board's terms and conditions, because he unable to practice professional nursing

with reasonable skill and safety by reason of mental or physical illness or condition or dependence upon

alcohol, hallucinogenic or narcotic drugs or other drugs which tend to impair judgment or coordination.

(03/02/16)

Somerset County Tiffany Alayne Swaney, license no. RN582171, of Somerset, Somerset County, was reinstated to no less

than three years of probation subject to terms and conditions, because she is unable to practice

professional nursing with reasonable skill and safety by reason of mental or physical illness or condition

or dependence upon alcohol, hallucinogenic or narcotic drugs or other drugs which tend to impair

judgment or coordination. (03/02/16)

Washington County Karen M. Lockoski, license no. RN349560L, of Washington, Washington County, agreed to the voluntary

surrender of her license to practice as a registered nurse in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania because

she is unable to practice professional nursing with reasonable skill and safety to patients by reason of

mental or physical illness or condition or physiological or psychological dependence upon alcohol,

hallucinogenic or narcotic drugs. (03/02/16)

Wayne County Michael B. Hosking, license no. RN528783L, of Lakeville, Wayne County, was indefinitely suspended

for no less than three years, with such suspension immediately stayed in favor of no less than three years

of probation, unless probation is extended or modified by mutual agreement and subject to the board's

terms and conditions, because he is unable to practice professional nursing with reasonable skill and

safety by reason of mental or physical illness or condition or dependence upon alcohol, hallucinogenic or

narcotic drugs or other drugs which tend to impair judgment or coordination. (03/02/16)

Westmoreland County Ruth Frye Goysich, license no. PN258302L, of Mount Pleasant, Westmoreland County, was indefinitely

suspended with such suspension was immediately stayed in favor of probation, subject to terms and

conditions, because she is addicted to alcohol or is addicted to hallucinogenic or narcotic drugs or other

drugs which tend to impair judgment or coordination or has become mentally incompetent and has

violated a lawful disciplinary order of the board. (03/02/16)

Christina Marie Morrison, license no. PN291039, of Greensburg, Westmoreland County, was suspended

for no less than three years retroactive to February 25, 2015, based on findings she violated the terms of a

previous board order. (02/12/16)

York County Emily Marie Ort, license no. PN274749, of Etters, York County, was automatically suspended for two

years based on her misdemeanor convictions under the Drug Act. (11/25/14)

Laura Gail Lauer, license no. RN596712, of York, York County, was automatically suspended based on

her felony conviction under the Drug Act. (01/08/16)

April Hunter Meckley, license no. PN265140, of York, York County, was indefinitely suspended for no

longer than three years, with such suspension immediately stayed in favor of no less than three years of

probation, subject to the board's terms and conditions, and ordered to pay civil penalty of $500 because

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she was convicted or pleaded guilty or entered a plea of nolo contendere or was found guilty by a judge or

jury of a felony or a crime of moral turpitude in the courts of this Commonwealth, the United States, or

any other state, territory, or country, or received probation without verdict, disposition in lieu of trial or

an Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition in the disposition of felony charges or has been dishonorably

discharged or has been discharged under circumstances amounting to dishonorable discharge from the

military forces of the United States or of any other country. (03/02/16)

Out of State Anthony Peter Amato, license no. RN624500, of Morgantown, West Virginia, had his license to practice

professional nursing temporarily suspended, pending a hearing, on the grounds that his continued practice

within the Commonwealth may be an immediate and clear danger to the public health and safety.

(03/11/16)

Liouomila Grigoryevna Novikov, license no. RN544904, of Brooklyn, New York, had a public reprimand

placed on her permanent disciplinary record with the board and was indefinitely suspended with such

suspension being immediately stayed in favor of probation to run concurrently with her criminal

probation and subject to the board’s terms and conditions because she was convicted, or entered a plea of

guilty, or entered a plea of nolo contendere, or has been found guilty by a judge or jury, of a felony or a

crime of moral turpitude, or has received probation without verdict, disposition in lieu of trial or an

Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition in the disposition of felony charges, in the courts of this

Commonwealth, the United States or any other state; and because she has been convicted of any felony

(03/02/16)

Holly Suzanne Fenton, license no. RN319771L, of Valrico, Florida, was ordered to pay a civil penalty of

$250 and a public reprimand was placed on her permanent disciplinary record with the board because she

had a license suspended or revoked or has received other disciplinary action by the proper licensing

authority in another state and failed to report said action to the board on her biennial renewal application

or within ninety (90) days of final disposition, whichever was sooner. (03/02/16)

Erik C. Brown, license no. RN542439, of Garner, North Carolina, voluntarily surrendered his license to

practice as a registered nurse in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania because he had a license suspended

or revoked or has received other disciplinary action by the proper licensing authority in another state,

territory, possession or country, and failed to report that disciplinary action was taken against his nursing

license in another state within 90 days of final disposition or on the next application of his Pennsylvania

nursing license, whichever was sooner. (03/02/16)

Kelli Faemarie White, license no. PN272975, of Hagerstown, Maryland, voluntarily surrendered her

license to practice as a practical nurse in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, because she was convicted

or pleaded guilty or entered a plea of nolo contendere or was found guilty by a judge or jury of a felony or

a crime of moral turpitude in the courts of this Commonwealth, the United States, or any other state,

territory or country, or received probation without verdict, disposition in lieu of trial or an Accelerated

Rehabilitative Disposition in the disposition of felony charges, or has been dishonorably discharged or has

been discharged under circumstances amounting to dishonorable discharge from the military forces of the

United States or of any other country. (03/02/16)

Brenda C. Barden, license no. RN239814L, of Salem, Massachusetts, voluntarily surrendered her license

to practice as a registered nurse in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania because she had a license

suspended or revoked or has received other disciplinary action by the proper licensing authority in another

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state, territory, possession or country, and failed to report disciplinary action in another state within 90

days of the final disposition. (03/02/16)

Bevin M. Stevens, license no. RN556151, of Parishville, New York, voluntarily surrendered her license


licensing authority in another state, territory, possession or country and failed to report disciplinary action

in another state within ninety days of final disposition or on application for renewal of licensure,

whichever is sooner. (03/02/16)

Penelope Roth Knorr, license no. RN342454L, of Charlotte, North Carolina, was ordered to pay a civil

penalty of $250 and a public reprimand was placed on her permanent disciplinary record with the board

because she had a license suspended or revoked or had received other disciplinary action by the proper

licensing authority in another state and failed to report said action to Commonwealth authorities within

ninety (90) days of final disposition or on an application for renewal of licensure, whoever was sooner.

(03/02/16)

Byron Gustavo Saavedra, license no. RN568404, of Portland, Maine, agreed to the voluntary surrender of

his license to practice as a registered nurse in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania because he had a

license suspended or revoked or has received other disciplinary action by the proper licensing authority in

another state; and failed to report to the board on his biennial registration application, or within ninety

days of final disposition, that disciplinary action had been taken against his license in another state.

(03/02/16)

Roberta Marie Immormino, license no. RN636218, of Geneva, Ohio, had a public reprimand placed on

her permanent disciplinary record with the Board, and was ordered to pay a $250 civil penalty, because

she had a license suspended or revoked, or had received other disciplinary action by the proper licensing

authority in another state, and had failed to report said action to Commonwealth authorities within ninety

(90) days of the final disposition, or on an application for renewal of licensure, whichever was sooner.

(3/02/16)

Amy L. Ramkhelawan, license no. RN513600L, of Collierville, Tennessee, had a public reprimand placed

on her permanent disciplinary board record and was ordered to pay a civil penalty of $250 because she

had a license suspended or revoked or has received other disciplinary action by the proper licensing

authority in another state, territory, possession or country. (03/02/16)

Jennifer Lynn Holt, license no. RN543293, of Weirton, West Virginia, was indefinitely suspended for no

less than three years, with such suspension immediately stayed in favor of no less than three years of

probation, unless probation is extended or modified by mutual agreement and subject to the board's terms

and conditions, because she is unable to practice professional nursing with reasonable skill and safety by

reason of mental or physical illness or condition or dependence upon alcohol, hallucinogenic or narcotic

drugs or other drugs which tend to impair judgment or coordination. (03/02/16)

Monica T. Kun, license no. PN264858, of Trenton, New Jersey, was indefinitely for no less than thirty

(30) months and after three (3) months of active suspension the suspension may be stayed to probation for

the remainder of the thirty (30) months and was ordered to attend and successfully complete at least eight

hours of remedial education on the topic of Nursing Law and Ethics within six months because she was

suspended or revoked, or received other disciplinary action by the proper licensing authority in another

state, committed fraud and deceit in securing her admission to practice, failed to disclose that she had

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been denied a license in Montana on her Pennsylvania license renewal application, and has been guilty of

unprofessional conduct. (03/02/16)

Nicole M. Stevenson, license no. RN601090, of Greenfield, Ohio, had her license to practice professional

nursing in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania indefinitely and actively suspended until such time as the

board may grant a reinstatement, subject to the board's terms and conditions, because she had a license

suspended or revoked, or had received other disciplinary action by the proper licensing authority in

another state, and had failed to report said action to Commonwealth authorities within ninety (90) days of

a final disposition, or on an application for renewal of licensure, whichever was sooner. (03/02/16)

Sarah Turnbull Rankin, license no. PN264225 of Waveland, Mississippi, agreed to the voluntary

surrender of her license to practice as a practical nurse in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania because she

had a license suspended or revoked, or received other disciplinary action by the proper licensing authority

in another state; and she failed to report to the board disciplinary action taken in another state on the

biennial renewal application or within ninety (90) days of final disposition, whichever is sooner.

(03/02/16)

Jessica Noelle Arndt, license no. RN621010, of Cordova, Tennessee, had her license indefinitely

suspended, such suspension to be immediately stayed in favor of indefinite probation subject to the

board’s terms and conditions and was ordered to pay a civil penalty in the amount of $250 and a public

reprimand was placed on her permanent disciplinary record with the board because she had a license


state; and respondent failed to report disciplinary action in another state within ninety (90) days of the

final disposition or an application for renewal of licensure, whichever is sooner. (03/02/16)

Debralee Rita Pasek, license no. RN661544, of Houston, Texas, was ordered to pay a civil penalty in the

amount of $500 and a public reprimand was placed on her permanent disciplinary record with the board


licensing authority in another state and she failed to report disciplinary action in another state within

ninety (90) days of final disposition or on application for renewal of licensure, whichever is sooner.

(03/02/16)

Sarah E. McCann, license no. RN529878L, of Claymont, Delaware, was ordered to pay a civil penalty of

$250 and a public reprimand placed on her permanent disciplinary record with the board because she had

a license suspended or revoked or has received other disciplinary action by the proper licensing authority

in another state, territory, possession or country and failed to report disciplinary action in another state

within ninety (90) days of final of final disposition or on application for renewal of licensure, whichever

was sooner. (03/02/16)

Jamie Olivia Thomas, license no. RN640077, of Syracuse, New York, had her license to practice

professional nursing in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania indefinitely suspended for no less than three

(3) years, said suspension to be immediately stayed in favor of no less than three (3) years of probation,

subject to the board’s terms and conditions, because she is unable to practice professional nursing with

reasonable skill and safety, by reason of mental or physical illness or condition, or dependence upon

alcohol, hallucinogenic or narcotic drugs, or other drugs which tend to impair judgment and/or

coordination. (03/02/16)

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Brenda Behanna Kozdra, license no. RN278796L, of Boiling Springs, South Carolina, was ordered to pay

a $250 civil penalty and a public reprimand was placed on her permanent disciplinary record with the

board because she had a license suspended or revoked, or had received other disciplinary action by the

proper licensing authority in another state, and had failed to report said action to Commonwealth

authorities within ninety (90) days of a final disposition, or on an application for renewal of licensure,

whichever was sooner. (03/02/16)

Nancy Elizabeth King, license no. RN580723, of Morgantown, West Virginia, was indefinitely

suspended, which shall be stayed in favor of indefinite probation until her nursing license in West

Virginia is reinstated to unrestricted status subject to the board's terms and conditions, had a public

reprimand placed on her permanent disciplinary record with the board, and was ordered to pay a civil

penalty of $500 because she had a license suspended or revoked or has received other disciplinary action

by the proper licensing authority in another state, territory, possession or country; and failed to report

disciplinary action in another state within 90 days of final disposition or on application for renewal of

licensure, whichever was sooner. (03/02/16)

Audra E. Jones, PA license no. RN622525, of Cincinnati, Ohio was indefinitely suspended based on

disciplinary action taken by other states. (02/02/16)

Jennifer G. Hawn, PA license no. RN614956, of Deville, Louisiana, was indefinitely suspended based on

disciplinary action in another state. (02/03/16)

Gail J. Willett, license no. RN602741, of Clementon, New Jersey, voluntarily surrendered her license


licensing authority in another state, territory, possession or country. (03/02/16)

Heather Lyn Cuellar, license no. RN533213, of Austin, Texas, voluntarily surrendered her license to

practice as a registered nurse in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania because she had a license suspended


territory, possession or country and failed to report disciplinary action in another state within 90 days of

the final disposition or an application for renewal of licensure, whichever was sooner. (03/02/16)

Estelle Y. Smith, license no. PN150157L, of Hagerstown, Maryland, voluntarily surrendered her license

to practice as a registered nurse in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania because she who had a license


state, territory, possession or country and failed to report disciplinary action was taken against his/her

nursing license in another state within 90 days of final disposition or on the next renewal application of

his/her Pennsylvania nursing license, whichever was sooner. (03/02/16)

Cynthia Jean Zipp, license no. RN589512, of Denver, Colorado, had a public reprimand placed on her

permanent record with the board because she had a license suspended or revoked or had received other

disciplinary action by the proper licensing authority in another state. (03/02/16)

Linda A. Keen, license no. RN323880L of Nelson, Virginia, voluntarily surrendered her license to

practice as a registered nurse in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania because she had a license suspended


territory, possession or country and failed to report disciplinary action in another state within 90 days of

the final disposition or on application for renewal of licensure, whichever is sooner. (03/02/16)

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PA Board of Examiners of Nursing Home Administrators No disciplinary actions taken.

PA Board of Occupational Therapy Education and Licensure

Somerset County Michele J. Letosky, license no. OP002917L, of Somerset, Somerset County, was automatically suspended

for one year and indefinitely suspended for no less than three years retroactive to July 28, 2015, to run

concurrently, with such suspension to be immediately stayed in favor of no less than three years of

probation retroactive to July 28, 2015, because she has pleaded guilty to misdemeanors under the Drug

Act and practiced without reasonable skill and safety to patients due to a physical or mental condition

which impairs judgment or coordination or was addicted to alcohol, narcotics or another type of drug.

(03/03/16)

PA Board of Optometry

Out of State Sona Bir Kalra, license and certificate no. OEG002234, of Haymarket, Virginia, had a public reprimand

placed on his board record and was placed on probation until his optometry license is reinstated to

unrestricted status in West Virginia because he had a license to practice optometry revoked, suspended, or

refused, or suffered the imposition of other disciplinary action by the proper licensing authority of another

state. (03/10/16)

PA Board of Osteopathic Medicine No disciplinary actions taken.

PA Board of Pharmacy

Delaware County Bevis E. Vanterpool, license no. RP438037, of Darby, Delaware County, was revoked based upon his

felony conviction. (12/18/15)

Luzerne County Francis J. Cinelli, Sr., of West Pittston, Luzerne County, license no. OS000927L, was issued a public

reprimand based upon pleading guilty to a felony. (12/23/15)

Washington County Daniel J. Asti, license no. RP041896L, of McMurray, Washington County, was ordered to pay a civil

penalty of $6,782.28 because he departed from, or failed to conform to, standards of acceptable and

prevailing pharmacy practice. (03/15/16)

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Out of State Michelle N. Calabrese, license no. RP042140L, of Waverly, New York, was indefinitely suspended for no

less than three years retroactive to March 25, 2015, such suspension to be immediately stayed in favor of

no less than three years of probation, subject to the board's terms and conditions, because she is unfit or

unable to practice pharmacy by reason of a physical or mental disease or disability. (03/15/16)

Brandon Matthew Cigana, PA license no. RP441147 of Whitehall, New York, was indefinitely suspended

and assessed a $500 civil penalty, based upon findings he received disciplinary action by the proper

licensing authority of another state. (12/18/15)

Jude Pembleton, PA license no. RP441824 last known of Englewood, Colorado, was indefinitely

suspended based on findings she procured or attempted to procure for herself a drug by fraud, deceit,

misrepresentation or subterfuge. (12/18/15)

Robert John Wagner, PA license no. OS010596L, of Port Republic, Maryland, was indefinitely suspended

based on disciplinary action having been taken against his license in another state. (08/17/15)

William J. Briglia, PA license no. OS007788L, of Marlton, New Jersey, was indefinitely suspended, said

suspension immediately stayed in favor of probation for a period of 3 years and assessed a $1,000 civil

penalty, based on disciplinary action having been taken against his license in another state. (12/21/15)

PA Board of Physical Therapy No disciplinary actions taken.

PA Board of Podiatry No disciplinary actions taken.

PA Board of Psychology

Philadelphia County Cornelius Furgueson, license no. PS008444L, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, was ordered to pay a

civil penalty of $1,000 and the costs of investigation in the amount of $557.59; had a public reprimand

placed on his permanent disciplinary record with the board; was suspended for a period of two years, with

such suspension immediately stayed in favor of probation for a period of two years, subject to the terms

and conditions of the board; and prior to the expiration of the probationary period ordered to successfully

complete at least twenty hours of remedial education on the topic of ethics because he committed a

misdemeanor of the third degree, for which he received 12 months ARD in disposition of the charges; and

deviated from the board's Code of Ethics because his moral, ethical and legal standards of behavior

compromised the fulfillment of his professional responsibilities. (03/24/16)

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Real Estate Commission

Out of State Kelly Lynn Ralston, certificate no. RL003452R, of Allegany, New York, was ordered to pay a civil

penalty of $150 and for a period of twenty-four months, shall be subject to non-random audit of her

continuing education when/if she files any application for the renewal or issuance of a new authorization

to practice the profession because she completed only twenty-five of the required twenty-eight hours of

acceptable continuing education necessary for the renewal of his certificate. (02/25/16)

PA Board of Speech-Language and Hearing Examiners

Bucks County Lisa Ann Haiges, license no. SL007462, of Jamison, Bucks County, was ordered to pay a civil penalty of

$1,000 and a public reprimand was placed on her permanent disciplinary record with the board because

she was twenty hours short of the minimum twenty total hours of continuing education required for the

renewal of her license and she engaged in the practice of fraud, misrepresentation or concealment in

obtaining or attempting to obtain a license or renewal thereof. (03/11/16)

Chester County Stacy Ann Natalie, license no. SL008848, of Coatesville, Chester County, was ordered to pay a civil

penalty of $400 and a public reprimand was placed on her permanent disciplinary record with the board

because she failed to complete twenty clock hours of continuing education during the preceding biennial

renewal period. (03/11/16)

PA Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists and Professional Counselors No disciplinary actions taken.

PA Board of Vehicle Manufacturers, Dealers and Salespersons

Allegheny County David Allen Urquhart, license no. MV204376, of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, was ordered to pay a

$250 civil penalty and had his license to practice as a vehicle salesperson placed on probation for a period

of two (2) years, subject to terms and conditions because he pled guilty to a crime involving moral

turpitude. (03/08/16)

Michael A. Ionadi, license no. MV186931, of Verona, Allegheny County, was suspended pursuant to the

Order of the Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County dated December 14, 2015, which the court

issued under section 4355 of the Domestic Relations Code. The suspension is effective immediately.

(02/01/16)

Cumberland County George Leroy Young t/d/b/a His Hands Repair Ministry, Inc., license no. MV067196L, of Carlisle,

Cumberland County, was ordered to pay a civil penalty of $2,000 and costs of investigation of $140.67

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because he acted as a vehicle salesperson on a lapsed and expired license by selling at least 100 vehicles

via His Hands Auto Repair Ministry, Inc., without being properly licensed. (03/08/16)

Erie County David A. Finamore, license no. MV108314L, of Fairview, Erie County, was ordered to pay a $6,000 civil

penalty and have his license to practice as a vehicle salesperson in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

placed on probation for a period of three (3) years, subject to the board's terms and conditions, because he

pled guilty to a crime involving moral turpitude. (03/08/16)

Philadelphia County Michael Averona d/b/a Sonny's Used Auto Parts, unlicensed, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, was

ordered to immediately cease and desist from performing any activity requiring a license to practice as a

vehicle dealer in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and pay a $2,000 civil penalty and a costs of

investigation in the amount of $559.39 because he acted as a vehicle dealer in the Commonwealth of

Pennsylvania without first obtaining a license, as required by law. (03/08/16)

Out of State Stealth Enterprises, LLC, license no. VM008652, of Bristol, Indiana, was ordered to pay a $28,600 civil

penalty because they engaged in the business of a vehicle manufacturer in the Commonwealth of

Pennsylvania without being properly licensed as required. (03/08/16)

PA Board of Veterinary Medicine

Bucks County Margaret Vautard, unlicensed, of Bensalem, Bucks County, was ordered to pay a civil penalty of $2,000

and ordered to immediately cease and desist from performing any activity which requires a license issued

by the board because she engaged in the practice of veterinary medicine and/or represented herself as

engaged in the practice of veterinary medicine, and/or offered and/or held herself out as being engaged in

the practice of veterinary medicine without being properly licensed or certified to do so. (03/18/16)

Lehigh County Jennifer Susan Bernat, license no. VT004228, of Center Valley, Lehigh County, was suspended for failing

to pay a previously imposed civil penalty. (02/03/16)

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