State disciplines health care providers

OLYMPIA -- The Washington State Department of Health has taken disciplinary actions or withdrawn charges against the following health care providers in our state.

The department’s Health Systems Quality Assurance Division works with boards, commissions, and advisory committees to set licensing standards for more than 80 health care professions (e.g., dentists, nurses, counselors). Information about disciplinary action taken against medical doctors and physician assistants can be found on the Washington Medical Commission (WMC) website. Questions about WMC disciplinary actions can be sent to media@wmc.wa.gov.

Information about health care providers is on the agency website. Click on “Health Care Provider Lookup” under the “Find it Fast” section of the Department of Health website (doh.wa.gov).The site includes information about a health care provider’s license status, the expiration and renewal date of their credential, disciplinary actions and copies of legal documents issued after July 1998. This information is also available by calling 360-236-4700. Consumers who think a health care provider acted unprofessionally are encouraged to call and report their complaint.

Cowlitz County

In October 2024 the Board of Nursing terminated the probation on the registered nurse license of Joshua Donald Phelps (RN60635723).

Grays Harbor

In September 2024 the Board of Nursing charged the licensed practical nurse license of Brenda Susan Perry (LP00056555) with unprofessional conduct. Perry allegedly failed to complete continuing education courses required under a 2023 stipulation.

King County

In September 2024 the Board of Nursing charged registered nurse Donna Andrea Izenas (RN60385790) with unprofessional conduct. In October 2024, the Board and Izenas entered an agreed order on her registered nurse license. Izenas must continue to comply with the monitoring program. In May and June 2024, Izenas was out of compliance with her monitoring contract.

In October 2024 the Board of Nursing charged registered nurse Merritt Marlyn Kott (RN61105129) with unprofessional conduct. Charges state that in June 2023, Kott was allegedly observed to be acting impaired at work.

In September 2024 the Board of Nursing reinstated the registered nurse license of Autumn M. Antovich Skeel (RN00125048) subject to probation during which time Skeel may not practice as a nurse except as part of a pre-approved refresher course. Skeel must also continue to comply with a monitoring program.

In October 2024 the Board of Nursing charged the licensed practical nurse license of David Andrew Skidmore (LP60157069) with unprofessional conduct. Charges state that in February 2024, Skidmore was charged with fourth-degree assault and harassment for allegedly threatening and assaulting a coworker.

Pierce County

In September 2024 the Board of Nursing reactivated the registered nurse license of John Michael Mozer (RN60542995). The license was placed on probation during which time Mozer may not practice as a nurse except as part of a pre-approved refresher course. The license is subject to restrictions and other conditions upon completion of the refresher course. In October and November 2023, Mozer underwent an evaluation and was found to have a medical condition that affects his ability to practice without restrictions.

In October 2024 the Board of Nursing withdrew the statement of charges on the registered nurse license of Jodi A. Pantley (RN61161597).

In October 2024 the Board of Nursing charged registered nurse Ashley Diane Perkins (RN61102501) with unprofessional conduct. Charges state that in August 2024, Perkins did not comply with and withdrew from a monitoring program required by a 2024 stipulation.

Spokane County

In October 2024 the Board of Nursing charged the licensed practical nurse license of Jennifer Ann Schiff (LP61168864) with unprofessional conduct. In September 2023, Schiff allegedly failed to properly document the administration and wastage of medication on multiple occasions and did not cooperate with the investigation.

Thurston County

In October 2024 the Board of Nursing released Sarah Lynne Diepeveen (LP60237126) from the terms and conditions on her licensed practical nurse license.

In September 2024 the Board of Nursing and Percy Lee Lynchard (AP60800360-NP, RN60049829) entered an agreed order in which the summary suspensions on his advanced registered nurse practitioner and registered nurse license were lifted. The advanced registered nurse practitioner and registered nurse license are on probation for at least 36 months subject to terms and conditions. Lynchard is prohibited from prescribing schedule II-IV controlled substances, must register with a monitoring program, must engage the services of a preceptor, and must complete a competence assessment. Between 2018 and 2024, Lynchard practiced below the standard of care in treating multiple patients.

In October 2024 the Board of Nursing granted Holly Denise Thayer (RN61562930) a license to practice as a registered nurse with conditions on the license. Thayer must contact a monitoring program and, if required, enroll in the monitoring program. In April 2024, the Texas Board of Nursing reinstated Thayer’s license with conditions including enrollment in the Texas Board’s drug and alcohol testing program.

Out of State

Florida: In September 2024 the Board of Nursing withdrew the statement of charges on the advanced registered nurse practitioner and registered nurse licenses of Musue Kaneh (AP60997709-NP, RN60991255).

Kentucky: In July 2024 the Board of Nursing denied the registered nurse license application of Rita Michelle Campanur (RN61400427). In Kentucky, Campanur was convicted of obstructing governmental operations in November 2021, and of operating a motor vehicle under the influence in September 2022. In August 2023, the California Board of Nursing denied Campanur's registered nurse application based on her conviction history. Campanur failed to complete a substance use evaluation required by the Washington State Board of Nursing.

Oregon: In October 2024 the Board of Nursing charged the licensed practical nurse license of Celina Noreen Leeper (LP61352332) with unprofessional conduct. In October 2024 the Board and Leeper agreed to conditions on her licensed practical nurse license. The license is on probation for at least 12 months subject to terms and conditions. In March 2024, the Oregon Board of Nursing suspended Leeper’s license for 30 days followed by one year of probation for documenting nursing visits and services that did not occur.

In October 2024 the Board of Nursing and Cheryl Lynn Sommer (AP60516834-NP, RN60516833) entered an agreed order on her advanced registered nurse practitioner and registered nurse licenses. Sommer’s licenses were reactivated provided she meets the relevant regulatory requirements for credentialing and subject to conditions. Sommer must contact a monitoring program and, if required, enroll in the monitoring program. If Sommer is not required to enroll in the monitoring program, her registered nurse and advanced registered nurse practitioner licenses will be placed on probation for at least 24 months subject to terms and conditions.

Tennessee: In September 2024 the Board of Nursing reinstated the registered nurse license of Michael Patrick Leahy (RN61282977).