Police in Burbank have apprehended a woman for posing as a nurse and working at various hospitals in Los Angeles County without a valid license. The woman, identified as Amanda Leeann Porter, 44, from Virginia, pretended to be a registered nurse at Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center for a whole month, overseeing around 60 patients without the necessary qualifications.
It was discovered that Porter had been hired by the hospital in April under false pretenses, as she does not possess a nursing license and is currently on federal probation for a previous fraud conviction in her home state. Despite being terminated from her position at Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center, Porter managed to collect two paychecks before being let go.
Following her arrest, it was revealed that Porter had also pulled the same stunt at Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital in Santa Clarita. She had managed to secure employment at several hospitals using fake identities, prompting both facilities to terminate her immediately upon discovering her deceit.
Although she was under the supervision of a qualified training nurse during her time at the hospitals, authorities have filed multiple felony charges against Porter, including identity theft, false impersonation, and grand theft. She is currently being held without bail at the Los Angeles County Central Regional Detention Facility and is scheduled to appear in court on December 2.
Investigators suspect that Porter may have engaged in similar fraudulent activities across Southern California over the past year. Anyone with information regarding her actions is encouraged to contact Burbank PD Detective Arias. Anonymous tips can also be submitted online or by phone.
The case of Amanda Leeann Porter highlights the importance of verifying the credentials of healthcare providers to ensure the safety and well-being of patients. It serves as a cautionary tale about the potential risks posed by individuals who misrepresent themselves in professional settings. Healthcare facilities must remain vigilant in their screening processes to prevent such incidents from occurring in the future.
