Final - Approved

VIRGINIA BOARD OF NURSING

INFORMAL CONFERENCES

August 25, 2011

TIME AND PLACE: The informal conferences held before an Agency Subordinate of the Board of Nursing were convened at 9:00 A.M., on August 25, 2011 in Board Room 1, Department of Health Professions, 9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 201, Richmond, Virginia.

AGENCY

SUBORDINATE: Nancy Durrett, RN, MSN

STAFF PRESENT: Jane Elliott, RN, PhD

OTHERS PRESENT: Cynthia Gaines, Adjudication Specialist

CONFERENCES

SCHEDULED: Patricia J. Stanard, CNA 1401-106253

Ms. Stanard appeared, accompanied by attorney, Pat Levy-Lavelle.

Ms. Stanard was informed a recommended decision will be made and mailed to her within ninety days.

This recommendation will be presented to the full Board; if accepted, an Order will be entered. As provided by law, this decision shall become a Final Order thirty days after service of such order on Ms. Stanard unless a written request to the Board for a formal hearing on the allegations made against her is received from Ms. Stanard within such time. If service of the order is made by mail, three additional days shall be added to that period. Upon such timely request for a formal hearing, the Order shall be vacated.

CONFERENCES

SCHEDULED: Lorenda Toomer, CNA 1401-015840

Ms. Toomer appeared.

Ms. Toomer was informed a recommended decision will be made and mailed to her within ninety days.

This recommendation will be presented to the full Board; if accepted, an Order will be entered. As provided by law, this decision shall become a Final Order thirty days after service of such order on Ms. Toomer unless a written request to the Board for a formal hearing on the allegations made against her is received from Ms. Toomer within such time. If service of the order is made by mail, three additional days shall be added to that period. Upon such timely request for a formal hearing, the Order shall be vacated.

CONFERENCES

CONTINUED: Elizabeth Harrelson, CNA 1401-084688

Ms. Harrelson appeared, accompanied by attorney, John Vita.

Ms. Harrelson was informed a recommended decision will be made and mailed to her within ninety days.

This recommendation will be presented to the full Board; if accepted, an Order will be entered. As provided by law, this decision shall become a Final Order thirty days after service of such order on Ms. Harrelson unless a written request to the Board for a formal hearing on the allegations made against her is received from Ms. Harrelson within such time. If service of the order is made by mail, three additional days shall be added to that period. Upon such timely request for a formal hearing, the Order shall be vacated.

CONFERENCES

SCHEDULED: Alison Percy, CNA 1401-115312

Ms. Person appeared, accompanied by her daughter and grand-daughter.

Ms. Percy was informed a recommended decision will be made and mailed to her within ninety days.

This recommendation will be presented to the full Board; if accepted, an Order will be entered. As provided by law, this decision shall become a Final Order thirty days after service of such order on Ms. Percy unless a written request to the Board for a formal hearing on the allegations made against her is received from Ms. Percy within such time. If service of the order is made by mail, three additional days shall be added to that period. Upon such timely request for a formal hearing, the Order shall be vacated.

CONFERENCES

SCHEDULED: Mariam I. Kamara, CNA 1401-104851

Ms. Kamara appeared, accompanied by her husband, Mr. S. Gopa; and her sister, Ms. T. Kamara.

Ms. Kamara was informed a recommended decision will be made and mailed to her within ninety days.

This recommendation will be presented to the full Board; if accepted, an Order will be entered. As provided by law, this decision shall become a Final Order thirty days after service of such order on Ms. Kamara unless a written request to the Board for a formal hearing on the allegations made against her is received from Ms. Kamara within such time. If service of the order is made by mail, three additional days shall be added to that period. Upon such timely request for a formal hearing, the Order shall be vacated.

CONFERENCES

SCHEDULED: James Beverly, RMA 0031-000587

Mr. Beverly did not appear.

Based upon information provided by Ms. Gaines, Ms. Durrett ruled that adequate notice was provided to Mr. Beverly.

A recommended decision will be made and mailed to Mr. Beverly within ninety days.

This recommendation will be presented to the full Board; if accepted, an Order will be entered. As provided by law, this decision shall be a Final Order.

CONFERENCES

SCHEDULED: Desiree Smith, CNA 1401-124537

Ms. Smith appeared.

Ms. Smith was informed a recommended decision will be made and mailed to her within ninety days.

This recommendation will be presented to the full Board; if accepted, an Order will be entered. As provided by law, this decision shall become a Final Order thirty days after service of such order on Ms. Smith unless a written request to the Board for a formal hearing on the allegations made against her is received from Ms. Smith within such time. If service of the order is made by mail, three additional days shall be added to that period. Upon such timely request for a formal hearing, the Order shall be vacated.

CONFERENCES

SCHEDULED: Tiffany R. Gordon, CNA 1401-137471

Ms. Gordon did not appear.

Based upon information provided by Ms. Gaines, Ms. Durrett ruled that adequate notice was provided to Ms. Gordon.

A recommended decision will be made and mailed to Ms. Gordon within ninety days.

This recommendation will be presented to the full Board; if accepted, an Order will be entered. As provided by law, this decision shall be a Final Order.

CONFERENCES

SCHEDULED: Irma Cooper, CNA 1401-009344

Ms. Cooper did not appear.

Based upon information provided by Ms. Gaines, Ms. Durrett ruled that adequate notice was provided to Ms. Cooper.

A recommended decision will be made and mailed to Ms. Cooper within ninety days.

This recommendation will be presented to the full Board; if accepted, an Order will be entered. As provided by law, this decision shall be a Final Order.

ADJOURNMENT: The conferences were concluded at 5:00 P.M.

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Linda Kleiner, RN

Discipline Case Manager

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