In a shocking case of medical impersonation, a woman identified as Autumn Bardisa has been arrested in Florida after allegedly posing as a registered nurse and treating over 4,000 patients. The investigation began when hospital administrators at AdventHealth Palm Coast Parkway raised concerns regarding her qualifications and subsequently terminated her contract.
From June 2024 to January 2025, Bardisa reportedly provided medical services to a staggering 4,486 patients. Following a thorough investigation led by Flagler County Sheriff Rick Staly, officials described the incident as one of the most disturbing cases of medical fraud they've encountered.
Bardisa was employed at AdventHealth from July 2023 until her contract was terminated in January 2025. Authorities allege that she submitted falsified documents, including a nursing license number that belonged to another nurse who shared her first name but worked at a different facility. When confronted about the inconsistencies, Bardisa claimed she had recently married and changed her last name. However, she failed to provide a marriage certificate as proof.
The situation escalated when Bardisa was considered for a promotion, making colleagues suspicious of her expired nursing assistant license. Following this revelation, she was reported to authorities, leading to a criminal investigation that lasted seven months. Bardisa ultimately faced charges for seven counts of practicing a healthcare profession without a license, in addition to seven counts of fraudulent use of personal identification information.
On August 5, she was arrested at her home while dressed in scrubs and is currently being held at the Sheriff Perry Hall Inmate Detention Facility with a bond set at $70,000 (approximately £52,000). Sheriff Staly condemned the actions of Bardisa, stating, "This woman potentially put thousands of lives at risk by pretending to be someone she was not."
In light of the situation, the Sheriff's office has established a specific email address for individuals who may have been treated by Bardisa, underscoring the seriousness of the case and its impact on the local medical community.
