A Virginia woman suspected of posing as a nurse and treating patients at several Southern California hospitals has been arrested after a month-long investigation, Burbank police said.
Amanda LeeAnn Porter, 44, was arrested after an investigation revealed she was impersonating a real registered nurse who lived out of state and was working at a Los Angeles County hospital without a license. Ta.
In May 2024, Burbank Police received a tip about a woman allegedly impersonating a registered nurse at Providence St. Joseph Medical Center.
Over the next several months, investigators identified the woman as Porter, who applied for and obtained a nursing position at St. Joseph Medical Center.
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Burbank police arrested Amanda Porter, 44, of Virginia, on suspicion of working without authorization at a Los Angeles County hospital while posing as a nurse. (Burbank Police Department)
Police said Porter supervised about 60 patients who received his care between April 8 and May 8. By the time Porter was fired, police said he had received two paychecks at the time. She was fraudulently hired.
Burbank police said Porter does not have a nursing license and is on federal probation for fraud committed in Virginia.
During the investigation, detectives also discovered that Porter continued to obtain employment at various hospitals in the Los Angeles area using various false identities.
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The Burbank Police Department received a report of a woman allegedly impersonating a registered nurse at Providence St. Joseph Medical Center. (Google Earth)
“It is believed Porter may have committed additional similar crimes in the Southern California area over the past year,” police said in a news release.
On November 7, Burbank police arrested Porter in connection with an arrest warrant after he was released from the custody of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department for a similar violation allegedly committed at Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital in Santa Clarita. did.
Five days later, Porter was charged with identity theft, identity theft, and grand larceny. She was subsequently charged on November 13th and is being held without bail.
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The Burbank Police Department is asking anyone with additional information about Porter or this incident to contact the department at 818-238-3210. (Burbank Police Department Facebook)
Providence St. Joseph Medical Center issued a statement acknowledging the investigation. The following statement to FOX 11 LA About the arrest.
”Providence St. Joseph Medical Center arrested Burbank police detective Amanda Porter, who was hired as a nurse at the hospital last spring but was quickly fired after it was discovered that her nursing certification had been falsified. Thank you for your hard work,” the statement said.
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“Hospital officials promptly notified appropriate state and local authorities and each patient we provided care to. Providence St. Joseph As a new employee, this employee was partnered with a training nurse for the five nursing shifts she worked at our hospital.”
The Burbank Police Department is asking anyone with additional information regarding this incident to contact the department at 818-238-3210.
Fox News Digital reached out to Providence St. Joseph Medical Center but did not immediately receive a response.
Stepheny Price is a writer for Fox News Digital and Fox Business. Story tips and ideas can be sent to stepheny.price@fox.com.
