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Kimberly Hoggard

Kimberly Hoggard

Ottawa,ON

Summary

Passionate and dynamic Independent Practice Nurse with progressive career specializing in case management, comprehensive patient care and healthcare technology. Demonstrated leadership in business development, interprofessional collaboration; achieving significant service improvements and patient care advancements. Expert in delivering engaging education and nursing staff mentorship, showcasing a blend of exceptional medical demonstrations and professional development skills.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Independent Practice Nurse

Hoggard Health Consulting Inc.
05.2021 - Current
  • Founder of successful independent nursing practice
  • Average 24 hours weekly completing consultations for large home health care organization
  • Main clients include large home health agency, long term care, private patients & partnerships with industry
  • Evaluated, implemented, and designed tailored health care plans specific to client needs and concerns via virtual & in-person assessments
  • Frequent collaboration with allied health partners, physicians and government agencies
  • Designed business plan to define concept, short-term and long-term goals and strategies.
  • Provided mentorship and education

Nurse Specialized in Wounds, Ostomy & Continence

The Ottawa Hospital
01.2021 - 12.2023
  • Virtual and in-person patient assessments and consultations for wound, ostomy & continence issues
  • Advised patients and staff of proper wound and ostomy management, discharge plan objectives, and disease management.
  • Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
  • Participated in product selection, trials and education
  • Interacted effectively with department managers to promptly correct problems and improve services.

Supervisor of NSWOC Program

ParaMed Home Health Care
01.2021 - 05.2021
  • Virtual and in-person wound, ostomy & continence consultations
  • Lead role in collaboration with Ontario Health at Home to resolve Quality Improvement Notice
  • Evaluated government needs and feedback to drive service improvements.
  • Devised and implemented processes and procedures to streamline operations.
  • Mentorship and guidance to nursing staff
  • Contributed educational and clinical expertise to help optimize training courses and boost student learning.

NSWOC, Team Lead, Staff Nurse

CBI Home Health
07.2015 - 01.2021
  • Provided in-person wound, ostomy and continence consultations for complex patient cases
  • Participated in training, staffing and education of all nurses
  • Investigated and resolved complaints from staff, physicians, and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and expertise
  • Collaborated with allied health, physicians and government to devise and manage individualized plans of care.
  • Completed wide variety of nursing duties including medication administration (IV & SC), palliative care, ostomy care, diabetes management, pediatric care and more
  • Evaluated nursing staff's performance and developed education programs and professional development opportunities to improve individual and team competencies, clinical knowledge and delivery of care.

Registered Nurse

Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario
07.2011 - 07.2015
  • Provided patient-centered discharge planning and education to reduce complications and readmissions.
  • Assisted with wound care, dressing changes and NG tube placement to maintain stable patient conditions.
  • Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
  • Evaluated and interpreted psychological evaluations and basic lab tests to assess and identify patients' conditions.
  • Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.

Education

Certification - Wound, Ostomy & Continence Nursing

Wound, Ostomy & Continence Institute
Virtual
01-2020

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Ottawa
Ottawa
07-2011

Skills

  • Clinical Expertise
  • Case Management
  • Professional Development
  • Presentation Skills
  • Medical demonstrations
  • Mentorship
  • Nursing staff leadership
  • Home care
  • Healthcare technology
  • Patient education & advocacy
  • Business Development
  • Contract Management

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

  • Dedicated home office
  • Driver's license
  • Ability to travel

Timeline

Independent Practice Nurse

Hoggard Health Consulting Inc.
05.2021 - Current

Nurse Specialized in Wounds, Ostomy & Continence

The Ottawa Hospital
01.2021 - 12.2023

Supervisor of NSWOC Program

ParaMed Home Health Care
01.2021 - 05.2021

NSWOC, Team Lead, Staff Nurse

CBI Home Health
07.2015 - 01.2021

Registered Nurse

Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario
07.2011 - 07.2015

Certification - Wound, Ostomy & Continence Nursing

Wound, Ostomy & Continence Institute

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Ottawa

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