Woman Accused of Using Fraudulent Documents to Secure Nursing Positions Across Pennsylvania

A woman in her late thirties faces multiple charges after allegedly obtaining nursing jobs using fake identities and forged documents. She is accused of impersonating healthcare professionals, including registered nurses and supervisors, at various care facilities across the state.

She reportedly used at least 10 aliases to apply for positions via staffing agencies by submitting fraudulent paperwork. Additionally, she created a fake company—a limited liability corporation—to further her deception, according to authorities.

The investigation intensified in April when she was pulled over in a Mercedes-Benz vehicle in western Pennsylvania. She presented false identification, and law enforcement found that she had linked herself to about 20 aliases and seven Social Security numbers. Officials believe her scheme began in 2020 and extended into multiple eastern states.

In addition to identity theft and forgery, Womack is accused of stealing medications from healthcare facilities, though her motives remain unclear. Authorities highlight that beyond financial gain, her alleged involvement in high-value pharmaceutical theft is a key aspect of the ongoing investigation.

As part of their efforts, Pennsylvania State Police, along with other agencies, urge healthcare providers to review their employment records for evidence of similar fraud. The suspect used multiple aliases, including variations such as Shannon Nicole Parham, Shannon Nicole Abiola, and Shannon Lee Lawson.

Authorities emphasize this case’s extensive reach across multiple states and highlight the significance of the involvement of high-value medication theft, which could suggest broader criminal networks in operation.