Petitioner: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, BOARD OF NURSING
Respondent: ALBERT RUSSELL WALLS, L.P.N.
Judges: J. LAWRENCE JOHNSTON
Agency: Department of Health
Locations: Tallahassee, Florida
Filed: Apr. 15, 2013
Status: Closed
Settled and/or Dismissed prior to entry of RO/FO on Monday, June 3, 2013.
Latest Update: Dec. 23, 2024
STATE OF FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF.HEALTH
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH,
PETITIONER,
Vv. CASE NO. 2012-04567
ALBERT RUSSELL WALLS, L.P.N.,
RESPONDENT.
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ADMINISTRATIVE COMPLAINT
COMES NOW, Petitioner, Department of Health, by and through its
’ undersigned counsel, and files this Administrative Complaint before the
Board of Nursing against Respondent, Albert Russell Walls, L.P.N., and in
support thereof alleges:
1. Petitioner is the state department charged with regulating the
practice of nursing pursuant to Section 20.43, Florida Statutes; Chapter
456, Florida Statutes; and Chapter 464, Florida Statutes,
2, At all times material to this Administrative Compiaint,
Respondent was a licensed practical nurse (L.P.N.) within the state of
Florida, having been issued license number PN 1317131,
3. Respondent's address of record is 4410 Berra Drive #306,
Wesley Chapel, Floricia 33545.
4. On or about August 30, 2011, the Baard of Nursing filed a Final
Order in case number 2009-24801.
5. The Final Order suspended Respondent's license numbered PN
1317131 “until he undergoes an evaluation coordinated by the Intervention
Project for Nurses (IPN), and complies with any and all terms and
conditions imposed by IPN as a result of said evaluation.”
6. Respondent failed to undergo an evaluation coordinated by
IPN, as required by the Final Order.
7. At all times material to — this Administrative Complaint,
Respondent was employed by Arbor Meclical Staffing, located in Palm
Coast, Florida as a contract licensed practical nurse
8. From on or about August 31, 2011 through on or about
February 28, 2012, Respondent provided nursing services for Arbor Medical
Staffing while his license was: suspended.
9. At all times material to this Administrative Compiaint,
Respondent was employed by NurseStaffing, located in Ocala, Florida as a
contract licensed practical nurse.
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10. From on or about February 9, 2012 through on or about March
14, 2012, Respondent provided nursing services for NurseStaffing while his
license was suspended.
il. Section 464.018(1)(0), Florida Statutes (2011), provides that
violating any provision of chapter 464 or chapter 456, or any rules adopted
pursuant thereto constitutes grounds for disciplinary action.
12. Section 464.016(1)(b), Florida Statutes (2011), provides that
using or attempting to use a license or certificate which has been
suspended or revoked constitutes a felony of the third degree, punishable
as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.
13. Respondent used his license which had been suspended in one
or more of the following ways:
a. By providing nursing services for Arbor Medical Staffing from on
or about August 31, 2011 through on or about February 28,
2012, while his license was suspended,
b. By providing nursing services for ‘NurseStaffing from on or
about February 9, 2012 through on or about March 14, 2012,
while his license was suspended.
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14. Based on the foregoing, Respondent violated Section
464,018(1)(0), Florida Statutes (2011), by violating any provision of
chapter 464 or chapter 456, or any rules adopted pursuant thereto, by
violating Section 464.016(1)(b), Florida Statutes (2011), by using or
attempting to use a license or certificate which has been suspended or
revoked.
WHEREFORE, the Petitioner respectfully requests that the Board of
Nursing enter an order imposing one or more of the following penalties:
permanent revocation or suspension of Respondent's license, restriction of
practice, imposition of an administrative fine, issuance of a reprimand,
placement of the Respondent on probation, corrective action, refund of
fees billed or collected, remedial education and/or any other relief that the
Board deems appropriate.
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SIGNED this _(it" dayof_ —s JU 2012.
John H. Armstrong, MD
State Surgeon General and Secretary of Health
Vernisha Foster
Assistant General Counsel
DOH Prosecution Services Unit
be FILED 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin C-65
SPASTMIENT OF HEALTH Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3265
GLERK Angel Sander” Florida Bar # 0092743
LS 207 Telephone: (850) 245-4640
Facsimile: (850) 245-4683
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06/14/2012
BOWEN
KIRKPATRICK
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Case Number 2012-04567
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NOTICE OF RIGHTS
Respondent has the right to request a hearing to be
conducted in accordance with Section 120.569 and 120.57,
Florida Statutes, to be represented by counsel or other qualified
representative, to present evidence and argument, to call and
cross-examine witnesses and to have subpoena and subpoena
duces tecum issued on his or her behalf if a hearing is requested.
NOTICE REGARDING ASSESSMENT OF COSTS
Respondent is placed on notice that Petitioner has incurred
cests related to the investigation and prosecution of this matter.
Pursuant to Section 456.072(4), Florida Statutes, the Board shall
assess costs related to the investigation and prosecution of a
disciplinary matter, which may include attorney hours and costs,
on the Respondent in addition to any other discipline imposed,
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Docket for Case No: 13-001350PL
Issue Date |
Proceedings |
Jun. 03, 2013 |
Order Closing File and Relinquishing Jurisdiction. CASE CLOSED.
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May 21, 2013 |
Motion to Deem Admitted and to Relinquish Jurisdiction filed.
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Apr. 29, 2013 |
Undeliverable envelope returned from the Post Office.
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Apr. 25, 2013 |
Notice of Hearing (hearing set for June 17, 2013; 9:00 a.m.; Tallahassee, FL).
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Apr. 25, 2013 |
Order of Pre-hearing Instructions.
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Apr. 23, 2013 |
Petitioner's Unilateral Response to Initial Order filed.
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Apr. 23, 2013 |
Notice to the Court filed.
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Apr. 16, 2013 |
Notice of Serving Petitioner's First Request for Admissions, Interrogatories and Production of Documents filed.
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Apr. 16, 2013 |
Initial Order.
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Apr. 15, 2013 |
Notice of Appearance (John Truitt) filed.
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Apr. 15, 2013 |
Notice of Appearance filed.
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Apr. 15, 2013 |
Election of Rights filed.
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Apr. 15, 2013 |
Administrative Complaint filed.
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Apr. 15, 2013 |
Agency referral filed.
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