Nurse Convicted After Smearing Soiled Diaper on Coworker's Face

Incident occurred at Medina nursing home, prosecutors say.

Apr. 7, 2026 at 7:57pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of a soiled adult diaper, capturing the gritty, investigative aesthetic of Weegee's crime photography to conceptually represent the disturbing incident at the nursing home.A shocking act of workplace violence exposes the need for greater accountability and safety measures in healthcare facilities.Medina Today

A contracted nurse was found guilty of assault after she smeared a soiled diaper on a coworker's face at a nursing home in Medina, Tennessee. Sharandal Mitchell, 40, was convicted of assault - offensive contact, a Class B misdemeanor, following a jury trial.

Why it matters

This case highlights the need for accountability and proper conduct in healthcare facilities, where patient care and worker safety should be the top priorities. Incidents of workplace violence and abuse can undermine public trust in the nursing profession.

The details

The incident happened on March 30, 2024 at Medina Christian Care Nursing Home, where Mitchell was working as a contracted licensed practical nurse. After a coworker reported Mitchell for refusing to care for a patient and failing to administer medications, facility management instructed Mitchell to return her medication cart keys and leave. Mitchell refused, became erratic, and blamed the coworker. When police arrived, Mitchell entered a patient's room where the coworker was present, put on gloves, picked up a used adult diaper, grabbed the coworker by the hair, and smeared the diaper on her face. The coworker pushed Mitchell away in self-defense, and officers then took Mitchell into custody.

  • The incident occurred on March 30, 2024 at the Medina Christian Care Nursing Home.
  • Mitchell was convicted by a jury on April 7, 2026.

The players

Sharandal Mitchell

A 40-year-old contracted nurse who was found guilty of assault for smearing a soiled diaper on a coworker's face.

Medina Christian Care Nursing Home

The nursing home where the incident took place.

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What they’re saying

“The jury's decision holds Mitchell accountable for committing the act in a health care facility. Misdemeanor cases rarely go to a jury trial, but prosecutors are committed to pursuing justice with the same diligence as felony cases.”

— Frederick H. Agee, District Attorney General

What’s next

Mitchell will be sentenced by Circuit Court Judge Clayburn Peeples in May.

The takeaway

This case underscores the importance of maintaining professional conduct and a safe work environment in healthcare settings. Incidents of workplace violence and abuse, even against coworkers, can severely undermine public trust in the nursing profession and must be swiftly addressed through the justice system.