A Virginia woman who treated dozens of patients at multiple Los Angeles-area hospitals while posing as a nurse is now facing felony charges, according to police.
Amanda LeeAnn Porter, 44, was charged with one felony count each of fraudulent use of personal identification information, identity theft, and grand theft, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office announced Friday night.
Porter allegedly stole the identities of out-of-state nurses to secure employment at Providence St. Joseph Medical Center in Burbank, stealing 60 nurses in one month from April to May 2024. He is accused of supervising a patient.
This mugshot provided by the Burbank Police Department on November 14, 2024, shows Amanda LeeAnn Porter, 44, of Virginia.
Porter, who does not have a nursing license, is said to have collected two paychecks before her deception was discovered and she was fired.
The charges filed against the Virginia woman include allegations that she acted with “planning, sophistication, and professionalism” and abused her position of trust to commit the crime. There is.
“MS. Porter’s actions are deeply disturbing and egregious, deceiving patients and medical professionals alike and betraying the trust of those who rely on the medical community at their most vulnerable times.” District Attorney George Gascon said.
Fake doctor indicted on suspicion of performing unauthorized surgery
Investigators believe Porter may have committed similar crimes at other hospitals in Southern California, including Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital in Santa Clarita, where he was previously arrested on suspicion of impersonating a nurse. There is.
Authorities are asking anyone with information to contact Burbank Police Detective Arias at 818-238-3210 or submit an anonymous tip at 800-222-8477.
Both hospitals said Porter was on a probationary period and had been under supervision while an employee. Officials said they did not believe the care she provided was inadequate.
Porter pleaded not guilty Wednesday and is being held without bail. She is scheduled to appear in court again on December 2nd.
If convicted, Porter could face up to three years and eight months in state prison.
