Results - Oklahoma Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision

Minutes
The Respiratory Care Advisory Committee of the Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision
met in regular meeting on August 16, 2012, at the office of the Board, 101 NE 51 st Street, Oklahoma
City, Oklahoma. The meeting was held in accordance with the Open Meeting Act and the
Administrative Procedure Act. Members present were:
Members absent were:
Also present:
Dean Wersal, RCP, Chairman
Jim Porterfield, RCP, Vice Chair
Melody Beard, RCP
Vickie Nation, RCP
Betty Fisher, RCP
Carl B. Pettigrew, DO
Matthew Britt, MD
Justin Sparkes, DO
Deborah Huff, MD
Robyn Hall, Director of Licensing
Kathy Plant, Executive Secretary
Alecia George, Assistant Attorney General
Kim Heaton, Assistant Attorney General
Marissa Lane, Assistant Attorney General
The meeting was called to order at 11:30 a.m. The minutes of the April 26, 2012, Committee
meeting were reviewed. Ms. Nation noted one correction to the vote on the matter of Viola Renee Bliss.
She and Dr. Britt had abstained from the vote. With the correction, the minutes were approved.
JOANIE O’CONNOR, RCP appeared to explain negative responses on her 2007 initial
licensure application and her 2009 license renewal application to questions regarding an alcohol related
arrest. Dr. Britt joined the meeting. Staff reported that Ms. O’Connor had an arrest in 2006 for DUI. She
reported the arrest on her 2011 license renewal. Ms. O’Connor said she was not sure how to answer the
question. She said she thought she just read the question differently the last time. The Committee
counseled her on the importance of being completely open and honest with the Board. Mr. Porterfield
moved, based on the conversation with Ms. O’Connor and her stated understanding of the Committee’s
concerns, to close the case with a letter being placed in her public file stating there will be no tolerance
of any future failure to be honest or any future DUI related arrests. Ms. Nation seconded the motion and
the vote was unanimous in the affirmative.
JASON JEFFERSON SCOTT appeared in support of his application for Respiratory Care
Practitioner license re-entry. Mr. Scott had last practiced respiratory care in 2008. Mr. Scott said he was
working as an echocardiogram/ultrasound technician but wants to return to respiratory care. He stated he
has been working the last four months at Solara under temporary license. He discussed his continuing
education. Dr. Britt moved to recommend approval of the application pending proof of satisfactory
completion of four months practice under direct supervision and completion of 12 hours of continuing

espiratory care education. Ms. Fisher seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in the
affirmative. The Committee determined that the letter he presented from his supervisor would suffice as
proof of the required practice under direct supervision.
JENNIFER KAY WEEMS appeared in support of her application for Provisional Respiratory Care
Practitioner license. Ms. Weems had been arrested for DUI in 2009. She had met with staff and no
Agreement for licensure had been recommended. Ms. Weems stated she has been working at Hillcrest
South and that she would be graduating in May 2013. She testified regarding the DUI, saying it was a
great lesson and that she does not socialize with that group of people any more. Mr. Porterfield said
there is a concern about loosing self-control due to alcohol or drugs and it is the Committee’s
responsibility to ensure protection of public. He admonished Ms. Weems, stating the Committee does
not want to see this happen again. Mr. Porterfield moved to recommend approval of the license with a
letter placed in her public file stating there would be no tolerance of any future alcohol related events.
Ms. Nation seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in the affirmative.
MELODY ANN LOVELESS appeared in support of her application for Respiratory Care
Practitioner licensure re-entry. Ms. Loveless’ license had expired August 31, 2003. Ms. Loveless said
she had been doing home health but would like to do respiratory care while going to nursing school. She
stated that Timothy Markus, RC was willing to be her supervisor at Hillcrest. Dr. Britt moved to
recommend approval of the application pending satisfactory completion of nine months practice under
direct supervision, twelve hours of continuing education and satisfactory completion of the file. Dr.
Pettigrew seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in the affirmative.
DIANNE SARA SCALES appeared in support of her application for Respiratory Care Practitioner
license re-entry. Ms. Scales’ license had expired January 31, 2010. After review of the file, Dr. Britt
moved to recommend approval of the application based on her appearance and the continuing education
hours provided. Ms. Nation seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in the affirmative.
ROY H. ADAMS appeared in support of his application for Provisional Respiratory Care
Practitioner license. Mr. Adams talked to the Committee about his 2010 DUI arrest. He said it was an
unfortunate event but fortunately he was pulled over. He said it has changed him as a person and how he
views others. He said he completed all court requirements related to the arrest. Ms. Nation moved to
recommend approval of the application with a letter placed in his public file stating there will be no
tolerance of any other alcohol related events. Dr. Britt seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous
in the affirmative.
KRISTI GRATE appeared in support of her application for Respiratory Care Practitioner
license. Ms. Grate answered questions regarding her previous arrests for minor in possession, a domestic
altercation that did not result in charges being filed, a returned check, which was paid, and transport of
an open container. Her last arrest was in 2010 for the open container. She said she was not driving nor
intoxicated but she took responsibility for the container in the vehicle. Dr. Britt moved to recommend
approval of the application with a letter placed in her public file stating there will be no tolerance of any
future arrests. Mr. Porterfield seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in the affirmative.
Motion. Mr. Porterfield reminded Ms. Grate of what was at stake if she continued to have problems; she
would be at risk of losing her license.
RICHARD BRUCE ATKINS appeared in support of his application for Respiratory Care
Practitioner licensure. Mr. Atkins last practiced respiratory care in 1984. Mr. Atkins said he was in home
medical equipment until 2005. He stated he had some serious medical issues in 2006 and now is seeking

employment. After discussion, Ms. Fisher moved to table the application until Mr. Atkins successfully
completes the entry-level certification exam. She further moved that, if passes the exam, he then could
come back to the Committee for a temporary license. Dr. Britt seconded the motion and the vote was
unanimous in the affirmative.
ELLYSSA REAMES appeared in support of her application for Respiratory Care Practitioner
licensure reinstatement. Ms. Reames’ license had expired November 30, 2011. Ms. Reames talked to the
Committee about her activities for the last couple of years. She said she has completed 25 hours of
continuing education and has a current Texas license. Mr. Porterfield moved to recommend approval of
the application. Ms. Beard seconded the motion. Mr. Wersal asked about Ms. Reames’ Kansas license.
Staff reported that it was inactive. The vote was called and was unanimous in the affirmative, except Dr.
Britt was not present at the time of voting.
CHEREE GREER TALLEY appeared in support of her application for Respiratory Care
Practitioner licensure re-entry. Ms. Talley’s license had expired December 31, 2009. Ms. Talley talked
about her reasons for wanting to return to respiratory care and her activities since being out of practice.
Dr. Britt moved to recommend approval of the application pending satisfactory completion of two and
one-half months of practice under direct supervision and 12 hours of continuing education. Dr. Pettigrew
seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in the affirmative.
Applications for licensure were reviewed. Dr. Britt moved to recommend approval of the
following applications. Ms. Nation seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in the affirmative.
ARC3816
ARC3792
ARC3809
ARC3780
ARC3786
ARC3785
ARC3767
ARC3773
ARC3783
ARC3779
ARC3822
ARC3813
ARC3823
ARC3815
ARC3774
ARC3798
ARC3811
ARC3772
ARC3820
ARC3769
ABIODUN, TOYIN
ALLEN, MARGARET SUE
BUNCH, WANDA DAWN
BURLISON, DAVID ALAN
BYNUM, JAMIE AMBER
CLEM, ANDREA LEIGH
COOK, CHRISTOPHER C
COOK, KAYLA RAE
COOK, MATTHEW CLARK
DODD, KRISTIE
DONG, HANH HOANG
DUONG, KATIE QUYEN
DUTTON, SONYA CHRISTINA
FAIRBAIRN, TAMMY M
FRANCOIS, AMBER GAIL
FUGAZZI, AMBER LYNN
GEORGE, ANISH THOMAS
GRUNDSTROM, GRENT J
HAKE, PETER MICHAEL
HAMMOND, JUDY K
ARC3810
ARC3807
ARC3802
ARC3800
ARC3793
ARC3766
ARC3781
ARC3775
ARC3782
ARC3791
ARC3804
ARC3806
ARC3797
ARC3777
ARC3784
ARC3711
ARC3794
ARC3814
ARC3803
ARC3765
HARMON, ALISHA MARIE
HUNTER, KLACI M
MARSHALL, SAMANTHA SUE
MARTIN, AMANDA ROSE
MITCHELL, JODI RAE
NEISES, BETTY LEE
PANTELOGIANIS, LUTSIA E
POTTORFF, ROBERT C
POWELL, MEGAN RAMEY
RICHARDSON, RONALD D
RODDY, KRYSTLE LYNN
SWIHART, SAMUEL VANCE
TARIQUZZAMAN, MD
THOMPSON, JOSEPH G
THOMPSON, ROBERTA SUE
WELCH, CHAD LESLIE
WINCHESTER, DEREK C
YNIGUEZ, CHAD WILLIAM
ZACKERY, BRANDI N
ZURKO, MARK
Dr. Britt moved to recommend approval of the following applications pending satisfactory
completion of the files. Mr. Porterfield seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in the
affirmative.
ARC3778
ARC3819
ARC3796
BRYAN, WILLIAM DOUGLAS
COULTER, SHANNON RAE
DUNCAN, DENNIS
ARC3818
ARC3770
ARC3795
GREENLEE, ASHLEY ANN
HEJL, CATHY ANN
JACKSON, DEENA MARIE

ARC3771
ARC3728
ARC3821
ARC3623
ARC3799
ARC3757
KINES, LINDE LOUISE
MALBROUGH, RENNIE
LYBARGER, WILLIAM DAVID
PHAM, LUCILLE
ROJAS, SHAWNALEE A
SANCHEZ, FRANCISCO
ARC3788
ARC3801
ARC3787
ARC3817
ARC3789
SCHUSTER, LEON C
SNYDER, DOROTHA JANETTE
SPEAKE, DEBORA ANN
VENDER, TAMMY JO
WALL, JENNIFER MICHELLE
Dr. Britt moved to recommend approval of the following applications for reinstatement of
Respiratory Care Practitioner licensure. Ms. Beard seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in
the affirmative.
RC2331 JONES, TARA LEANN RC330 MURPHY, LOU ANN
Dr. Britt moved to recommend approval of the application of VALERIE M. STURDIVANT for
Respiratory Care Practitioner licensure re-entry. Mr. Porterfield seconded the motion and the vote was
unanimous in the affirmative.
Dr. Britt moved to recommend approval of the following applications for Provisional
Respiratory Care Practitioner licensure. Ms. Nation seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in
the affirmative.
APR1428
APR1442
APR1429
APR1438
APR1431
APR1424
APR1430
APR1433
BASQUEZ, JERRITT ROSS
BRADSHAW, RICKEY DONALD
BROOKS, AMY LOUISE
BUI, KATIE T
CHAFFIN, KEARSTIN LEN
CHI, KENNY FON
CHRISTIAN, ALICE MARIE
CLARK, LAYTON LEROY JR
APR1440
APR1439
APR1434
APR1441
APR1437
APR1416
APR1426
CRITTENDEN, SHANA MARIE
JWEID, DEREK GRANT
PILKINTON, LINDSEY ALYSE
ROBESON, PAMELA STOGSDILL
ROWLEY, JASON ALLEN
SANDERS, WILLIAM ALLEN
WOMACK, MICHAEL CHANCE
Ms. Nation moved to recommend approval of the following applications for Provisional
Respiratory Care Practitioner licensure pending satisfactory completion of the files. Dr. Britt seconded
the motion and the vote was unanimous in the affirmative.
APR1443
APR1423
APR1436
HANSON, AMBER C
MCCASKILL, JENNIFER DIANE
PARKER, ERICKA RENEE
APR1435
APR1432
TRINIDAD, PRANDI REYES
WRIGHT, MEGAN MARIE
Ms. Heaton reported on a pending Complaint against Robert M. Bradbury, RC alleging
substance abuse. She said Mr. Bradbury had met with staff and decided to enter into treatment. Once
that is successfully completed, his case would be brought to the Board with a Voluntary Submittal to
Jurisdiction that would allow the Board to monitor him.
Mr. Wersal introduced Alecia George, AAG, Kim Heaton, AAG, Marissa Lane, and Melody
Beard, RCP. Ms. George will be providing legal guidance to the Committee. Ms. Heaton and Ms. Lane
will be prosecuting cases on behalf of the State and the Board. Ms. Beard was welcomed as the newest
appointee to the Committee.
There being no further business, Dr. Britt moved to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Pettigrew seconded
the motion and the vote was unanimous in the affirmative. The time was 1:32 p.m.