A med spa owner in Watford City, North Dakota, has been arrested following allegations of illegal medical practices, including falsely claiming to be a licensed nurse while performing treatments. Investigators claim Kendra Cain, owner of Royals Med Spa, conducted medical procedures such as IV infusions without holding any nursing or medical license.
Allegations of Fraudulent Credentials
Authorities allege that Cain misrepresented herself to clients and staff as a registered nurse (RN), despite having no formal certification. According to the investigation, Cain is accused of using the professional credentials of a licensed staff member to schedule patients, order medications, and maintain the clinic’s operations. Police reports also state that Cain added "RN" to her name in communications to bolster the deception.
"Checks of state and national licensing databases confirmed that Cain does not hold a nursing license or any other medical credential", investigators reported.
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Patient Report Sparks Investigation
Concerns about Cain’s practices escalated after a patient reported a troubling incident involving an IV infusion at the facility. The patient, who is a registered nurse herself, described having to guide Cain through the IV placement process after repeated errors. She also noted that a tourniquet was left on her arm long enough to cause discoloration, and alarmingly, she observed several inches of air traveling through the IV line toward her vein. This raised fears of an air embolism, a potentially life-threatening condition.
Evidence Discovered in Search
On January 22, authorities executed a search warrant at Royals Med Spa. During the search, officers reportedly found a treatment area containing a used IV bag, IV tubing, a syringe, a needle, a bandage, and an open sharps container. Investigators also documented what appeared to be fresh blood on the floor near the treatment area.
Criminal Charges and Court Proceedings
Cain faces charges that include practicing as a nurse without proper certification, reckless endangerment with extreme indifference, unauthorized use of personal identifying information, and deceptive writings. She was taken into custody and booked into the McKenzie County Correctional Facility, with her bond set at $5,000.
Her next court appearance is scheduled for March 26, and the case remains under investigation.
These developments have brought attention to the importance of verifying credentials in medical settings and the potential dangers of unqualified individuals performing medical procedures. Authorities continue to urge vigilance from both patients and medical professionals in ensuring safety and compliance with licensing regulations.
