Fake Nurse Hired at Two CA Hospitals—Police Say She Had No License or Credentials
A suspect from Virginia has been arrested for impersonating a registered nurse at multiple hospitals in Los Angeles County. This incident has raised serious concerns about patient safety and the verification processes in place at medical facilities.
The Arrest and Allegations
On November 7, 2024, Burbank police arrested 44-year-old Amanda Leann Porter from Virginia following an investigation that began in May 2024. Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center staff suspected that Porter was impersonating a real nurse who lived out of state and authorities were notified. Porter is accused of pretending to be a registered nurse at several hospitals in the Los Angeles area, including Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center in Burbank.
The investigation was initiated after reports surfaced about a woman falsely claiming to be a registered nurse at Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center. As the case unfolded, it became clear that this was not an isolated incident, but part of a broader pattern of deception across multiple healthcare facilities.
Key Points:
- Porter was caught impersonating a registered nurse who lived out of state.
- Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center notified authorities and patients about her actions.
- Porter has no nursing license and was on federal probation for fraud in Virginia.
- She allegedly used multiple fake identities to secure jobs at hospitals.
Porter’s alleged impersonation spree wasn’t limited to a single hospital. Investigators discovered that she had also been involved in a similar incident at Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital in Santa Clarita. This suggests a systematic approach to infiltrating healthcare facilities and raises questions about how she managed to bypass security measures at multiple locations.
Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital released a statement,
“In early October, we learned that an employee falsified documents to obtain employment with our hospital. Once discovered, we took immediate and appropriate action, including terminating her employment and reporting to regulatory and law enforcement authorities. We do not have any indication the quality of care patients received was compromised.”
The extent of Porter’s alleged activities is alarming. During her time at one of the hospitals, which lasted from April 8 to May 8, she reportedly oversaw the care of as many as 60 patients before her true identity was discovered. This month-long period of unchecked access to patients highlights the potential risks to patient safety and the integrity of healthcare services.
Legal Consequences and Ongoing Investigation
Porter now faces serious legal repercussions for her alleged actions. According to her arrest report on 11/7/24, she has been charged with,
- Identity theft
- False impersonation
She is being held on a $250,000 bail.
These charges reflect the severity of her alleged crimes and the multiple facets of her deception. As of the latest reports, Porter is being held without bail, indicating the gravity with which law enforcement is treating this case.
