Tennessee Nurse Convicted After Smearing Dirty Diaper on Coworker's Face

Sharandal Mitchell found guilty of assault for disturbing incident at nursing home

Apr. 10, 2026 at 11:36pm

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An extreme close-up of a soiled adult diaper, capturing the gritty details and harsh lighting to conceptually represent the disturbing nature of the alleged assault.A shocking incident at a Tennessee nursing home exposes the need for greater accountability and professional conduct in healthcare settings.Medina Today

Sharandal Mitchell, a licensed practical nurse in Tennessee, has been convicted of assault after an incident where she allegedly smeared a soiled adult diaper on a coworker's face during a confrontation at a nursing home in March 2024. Mitchell was contracted through ShiftKey and the incident occurred after the coworker reported her for refusing to care for a patient and administer medication.

Why it matters

This case highlights the importance of accountability and professional conduct in healthcare settings, where patient care and worker safety should be the top priorities. The jury's verdict sends a strong message that this type of behavior will not be tolerated, even in misdemeanor cases.

The details

According to prosecutors, the situation began when Mitchell's coworker reported her for refusing to care for a patient with a prolonged nosebleed and failing to administer prescribed medication. After facility management instructed Mitchell to surrender her medication cart keys and leave the premises, she allegedly refused and remained on-site, blaming the coworker for alerting management. Police were eventually called and waited about two hours for Mitchell to leave. The situation then escalated further when Mitchell allegedly entered a patient's room where the coworker was present, put on gloves, picked up a used adult diaper with urine and feces, and smeared it on the coworker's face. The coworker pushed Mitchell away to defend herself before officers intervened and took Mitchell into custody.

  • The incident occurred in March 2024 at the Medina Christian Care Nursing Home in Medina, Tennessee.
  • On April 10, 2026, a jury convicted Mitchell of offensive contact, a Class B misdemeanor.
  • Mitchell is scheduled to be sentenced in May 2026 before Circuit Court Judge Clayburn Peeples.

The players

Sharandal Mitchell

A licensed practical nurse who was contracted through ShiftKey and was involved in the disturbing incident at the Medina Christian Care Nursing Home.

Coworker

A nursing home employee who reported Mitchell for refusing to care for a patient and administer medication, leading to the confrontation where Mitchell allegedly smeared a dirty diaper on the coworker's face.

Frederick H. Agee

The District Attorney General for Tennessee's 28th Judicial District, who said the jury's verdict makes it clear there is accountability for this type of behavior in healthcare facilities.

Clayburn Peeples

The Circuit Court Judge who will preside over Mitchell's sentencing in May 2026.

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What they’re saying

“The jury's verdict makes it clear there's accountability for what went down inside a healthcare facility. Though misdemeanor cases don't usually make it to trial, my office is treating this case with the same weight as felony matters.”

— Frederick H. Agee, District Attorney General

What’s next

Mitchell will face sentencing in May 2026 before Circuit Court Judge Clayburn Peeples.

The takeaway

This case highlights the importance of professional conduct and accountability in healthcare settings, where patient care and worker safety should be the top priorities. The jury's verdict sends a strong message that this type of behavior will not be tolerated, even in misdemeanor cases.