STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, PETITIONER, Vv. CASE NO. 2016-27945 TAMEKA S. NELSON, C.N.A., RESPONDENT. / ADMINISTRATIVE COMPLAINT COMES NOW, Petitioner, Department of Health (Department), by and through its undersigned counsel, and files this Administrative Complaint before the Board of Nursing against Respondent, Tameka S. Nelson, C.N.A., and in support thereof alleges: 1. Petitioner is the state agency charged with regulating the practice of nursing assistance pursuant to Section 20.43, Florida Statutes; Chapter 456, Florida Statutes; and Chapter 464, Florida Statutes. 2. At all times material to this Administrative Complaint, Respondent was a certified nursing assistant (C.N.A.) within the state of Florida, having been issued certification number CNA 250204. 3. Respondent’s address of record is 109 Hill Greene Road, Crawfordville, Florida 32327. 4. At all times material to this Administrative Complaint, Respondent was employed as a certified nursing assistant (C.N.A.) by Eden Springs Nursing and Rehabilitation Center (hereinafter “Eden Springs”), located in Pinellas Park, Florida. 5. At all times material to this Administrative Complaint, B.G., was a seventy-two (72) year-old female patient receiving services at Eden Springs, including care provided by Respondent. 6. On or about November 4, 2016, Respondent stole B.G/s cell phone. 7. Section 464.204(1)(b), Florida Statutes (2016), provides that intentionally violating any provision of this chapter, chapter 456, or the rules adopted by the board constitutes grounds for which the board may impose disciplinary sanctions. 8. Section 464.018(1)(h), Florida Statutes (2016), provides that unprofessional conduct, as defined by board rule, constitutes grounds for disciplinary action. Department of Health v. Tameka Nelson, C.N.A. 2 Case No. 2016-27945 9, Rule 64B9-8.005(4), Florida Administrative Code, provides that unprofessional conduct shall include stealing from a patient. 10. As set forth above, Respondent engaged in unprofessional conduct when she stole B.G’s cell phone, on or about November 4, 2016, 11. Based on the foregoing, Respondent violated Section 464.204(1)(b), Florida Statutes (2016), by intentionally violating Section 464.018(1)(h), Florida Statutes (2016), by engaging in unprofessional conduct as defined by Rule 64B9-8,005(4), Florida Administrative Code, to include stealing from a patient. [Remainder of Page Intentionally Left Blank] Department of Health y. Tameka Nelson, C.N.A 3) Case No. 2016-27945 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. tin SIGNED this _©. day of Mow 2017. Celeste Philip, MD, MPH State Surgeon General and Secretary ree | FROST Assistant General Counsel Fla. Bar No. 109766 veparrgleED Florida Department of Health mn DEPUTY cuefeAtTH Office of the General Counsel pate: MAY oe 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C65 Tallahassee, FL 32399-3265 Telephone: (850) 245-4444 x. 8125 Facsimile: (850) 245-4683 Email: lindsey.frost@flhealth.gov PCP: 05/08/2017 PCP Members: Ramos & Hubbard Department of Health v. Tameka Nelson, C.N.A. 4 Case No, 2016-27945

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