Discover Integrity Wound and Ostomy Health Services
- Wound assessment with a personalized care plan to support healing
- Ostomy assessment and troubleshooting of pouching and skin concerns
- Ostomy and wound education
- Medical advocacy: navigating the health care system in Ontario
- In person assessment in the Greater Toronto Area
- Virtual assessments available
About
Jennifer Webster is an NSWOC (Nurse Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence) who has been passionately practicing nursing for over 30 years. Graduating with first class honours from Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario, her career has included post surgical nursing and 10 years of classroom and clinical teaching in nursing at Sheridan College. She has spent the last 20 years in community and primary care as a wound and ostomy care specialist. Jennifer is also a certified compression fitter with Sigvaris, Jobst, and Juzo. As an experienced educator, she is enthusiastic about learning and sharing information related to wound, ostomy, and lower leg health via image-rich PowerPoint presentations, in-person mentoring and hands on learning. Through the years, she has received numerous commendations from her patients, community nurses, primary care physicians, surgeons, and other allied heath professionals.
Professional Memberships
- The College of Nurses of Ontario
- NSWOC Canada
- Wounds Canada
- ISTAP (International Skin Tear Advisory Panel)
- Certified compression fitter with Sigvaris, Jobst and Juzo
Testimonial
"Jennifer is an expert in her field. I am amazed by her exceptional professionalism and excellent communication skills with patients, family members, physicians, community partners and colleagues alike. She demonstrates excellent clinical knowledge and competence in advanced practice wound care nursing. She is constantly seeking opportunities to increase her knowledge and skill, so that she can provide the best evidence-based care possible for her patients. She is most respected amongst physician groups, as well as her allied health team members and community partners."
Wound Assessment and Care
Do you have a new wound or a wound that is not healing as quickly as you had hoped? Jennifer’s experience is extensive with respect to the following wounds:
- Post surgical
- Burns and traumatic injuries
- Venous
- Arterial
- Diabetic
- Autoimmune
- Malignant
- Delayed healing in any type of wound
Drawing on principles of best practice wound care, the cause of the wound is identified and factors which may delay or enhance healing are determined. Wound healing techniques and support are then recommended. Communication and advocacy involving other health care professionals is often an important part of wound healing.
Ostomy Assessment and Support
An annual checkup is recommended for all individuals living with an ostomy
- Do you have a new or longer-term ostomy (colostomy, ileostomy, urostomy)?
- Are you experiencing new or ongoing concerns with the skin around your stoma?
- Have you had any recent changes to your stoma shape or size?
- Is there any bulging (potential hernia) near the stoma?
- Have you experienced recent changes in your pouching routine?
- Do you have any lifestyle concerns related to having a stoma?
- Do you wish to develop more confidence in understanding your ostomy procedure and care?
- Are you aware of what is “new” on the market and products that can optimize your quality of life?
Whether you have recently had surgery or you have had an ostomy for many years, Jennifer is an experienced NSWOC and available to answer questions and help you to troubleshoot concerns with your pouching system or skin. Following assessment, suggestions will be made regarding what pouching system will work best with your ostomy, body type, lifestyle, and preferences. Skin and wound problems will be identified and treatment recommendations will be made.
Lower Leg Assessment and Health
Legs are for life! Healthy circulation is what gives our legs their “life".
Circulatory compromise can result in problems with comfort, skin health, safety, and mobility.
A lower leg assessment involves screening for symptoms of arterial, venous, or lymphatic concerns. Teaching regarding what is being assessed is provided.
Jennifer is able to implement screening procedures including ABPI’s (Ankle Brachial Pressure Index) and TBPI’s (Toe Brachial Pressure Index) using handheld doppler equipment.
Graduated compression stockings may enhance overall blood flow and oxygenation by improving the circulation back to the core and the heart via the veins. The results of this may include:
- Improved recovery after activity
- Legs that feel more comfortable, less “heavy” and more energized
- Reduced swelling and fluid retention
- Reduction or prevention of varicose veins (includes during pregnancy)
- Relief of symptoms of venous insufficiency (dryness, itchiness, rashes, sores that don’t heal)
- Prevention of blood clots
- Reduction of symptoms of POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome)
Jennifer is a Certified Compression Fitter for Sigvaris, Jobst and Juzo (all top in the compression industry). She will discuss your lifestyle needs and fit you up with what will best meet these needs. Compression “stockings” are available in a variety of lengths, colours, textures, patterns and styles. For those who find donning and doffing of compression difficult, Jennifer can show you a variety of aids to make this easier. “Velcro” closure compression is also another potential option.
Book A Consultation
In person (in the Greater Toronto Area) or virtual
For more information or an appointment please contact Jennifer Webster by email or phone:
647 709 4329
The fee for service will be provided in writing and is based on the type and complexity of the assessment.
Jennifer’s fees are in keeping with other allied health professionals (i.e. occupational or physiotherapy)
