Kimberly Wood-Larue
Kitchener,ON
Summary
Empathetic, energetic Senior Leader with 20+ years of experience in disability management and healthcare. Guides managers, case managers and nurses in solving client needs effectively, simultaneously engaging personally in case work. Compassionate professional giving back to community through service to others.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Director, Case Management
Workplace Safety and Insurance Board
Kitchener, Ontario
04.2016 - Current
- Lead a staff of 80+ case managers and nurses to provide case management support to persons who have suffered a workplace injury or illness in the Waterloo, Wellington Grey Bruce area out of the Kitchener / Guelph offices of the WSIB
- Established departmental performance goals and provided feedback for underperforming areas.
- Teamed up with managers and executives to assist in evaluating and improving performance of direct services, contributing to strategic program planning and development.
- Spearheaded innovative approaches to resource allocation and strategic planning.
Assistant Director, Case Management
Workplace Safety and Insurance Board
Kitchener, ON
09.2014 - 04.2016
- Led development and training of high impact claims are providing specialized support to persons with significant workplace injuries
- Served as case coordinator, assuming responsibility for complex, high-volume assignments and guiding endeavors to successful completion.
- Tracked key business metrics and made recommendations for proactive adjustments to policies and procedures.
Manager
Workplace Safety and Insurance Board
Kitchener, ON
04.2006 - 09.2012
- Led a team of dedicated case managers and nurses to achieve best return to work and recovery outcomes by effective case planning and development of best practices
- Recruited and hired top performers to add talent and value to department.
- Evaluated employees' strengths and assigned tasks based upon experience and training.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
Case Manager
Workplace Safety and Insurance Board
Kitchener, ON
10.2000 - 09.2006
- Identified needs of individual clients and coordinated responses based on physician advice, insurance limitations and procedural costs.
- Partnered with physicians, nurse consultants, physiotherapists ans employers to develop and implement individualized return to work and recovery plans
- Assisted clients to receive appropriate, high-quality care with reasonable results.
- Developed and monitored effective client centered return to work plans, including development of training plans
Occupational Health Nurse , Disability Manager
Various
Various, ON
07.1997 - 10.2000
- Led occupational nursing and disability management departments for various employers including workers compensation, short term disability (in house) and employee wellness
- Liaised between employees with health concerns and supervisors, maintaining medical confidentiality to communicate work status and coordinate return to work accommodations.
- Delivered array of employee health services at company, which included health screenings and immunizations.
- Assisted with accident investigation program to identify root cause of incidents and near-misses.
- Promoted high level of service to every individual while observing confidentiality rules and company regulations.
- Provided individualized medical counseling for employees and coordinated examination requirement activities.
- Collaborated with physicians or other licensed practitioners to arrange further medical treatment.
- Employed nursing skills to evaluate patient care needs, prioritize treatment and maintain patient flow.
- Utilized well-honed communication and active listening skills to conduct pre-employment screenings.
Director of Nursing
Caressant Care
Fergus, ON
03.1995 - 06.1996
- Collaborated with staff, management and external groups to coordinate patient care.
- Established new policies and updated existing policies to improve standard of care for patients.
- Recruited and developed quality individuals to develop accountable top quality staff.
- Evaluated work performance of [Number] nursing personnel to determine wage increases and implement discipline.
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents and families.
- Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
- Direct day-to-day administrative and operational functions for 88-bed facility, providing guidance and leadership to over 140 employees across nursing ans personal support departments.
Registered Nurse
Golden Years Nursing and Retirement Home
Cambridge, ON
04.1992 - 06.1996
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Created individualized care plans based on nursing diagnosis and incorporated appropriate nursing methods to achieve positive outcomes.
- Examined patients and documented history of current and previous conditions, illnesses, injuries and current medications.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Took active role in patient and family planning process, detailing instructions and responding appropriately and effectively to questions and concerns.
- Led team providing exceptional end of life care supporting both patients and families
Education
Certificate - Strategic Leadership - Director Program
York University - Schulich School of Business
Toronto, ONDisability Management
Paccific Coast University
Surrey, BCMental Health For Leaders
Queens University
Toronto, ON06.2018
Diploma - 3 Year - Nursing
Conestoga College Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning
Kitchener, ON06.1992
Skills
- Staff Management
- Verbal and written communication
- Project Management
- Staff Development
- Strategic planning
- Issues resolution
Accomplishments
Recipient - Myrtle B. Caswell Award for Excellence in Nursing - 1992
Additional Information
Volunteerism
St. Timothy School - Parent Council
2008-2012
Doon Pioneer Park Community Center - Board Member
1993-1995
Timeline
Director, Case Management
Workplace Safety and Insurance Board
04.2016 - Current
Assistant Director, Case Management
Workplace Safety and Insurance Board
09.2014 - 04.2016
Manager
Workplace Safety and Insurance Board
04.2006 - 09.2012
Case Manager
Workplace Safety and Insurance Board
10.2000 - 09.2006
Occupational Health Nurse , Disability Manager
Various
07.1997 - 10.2000
Director of Nursing
Caressant Care
03.1995 - 06.1996
Registered Nurse
Golden Years Nursing and Retirement Home
04.1992 - 06.1996
Certificate - Strategic Leadership - Director Program
York University - Schulich School of Business
Disability Management
Paccific Coast University
Mental Health For Leaders
Queens University
Diploma - 3 Year - Nursing
Conestoga College Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning
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