Advanced Wound Care
Practitioner
UMED Sandton Medical Suites
Home visits by
arrangement
Healing begins with understanding.
Good wound care starts with understanding the wound, the person, and what may be preventing healing. Wound Nursing Specialists provides comprehensive assessment and evidence-informed care for acute, complex and difficult-to-heal wounds.
Why it happens.
So what it means
for you.
Care that starts with a thorough assessment.
I’m Ursula Woods, a registered nurse with advanced training in wound care and stoma therapy.
My approach is to look beyond the wound itself — considering the factors that may be affecting healing and using clinical assessment to guide an individual plan of care.
I work with people living with surgical wounds, diabetic foot wounds, leg ulcers, pressure injuries and other complex or difficult-to-heal wounds, as well as people requiring stoma care.
Where appropriate, I work alongside the patient’s doctor, surgeon and other members of their healthcare team.
Will it hurt?
Some wounds are painful or sensitive, and certain parts of wound care can be uncomfortable. I’ll explain what I’m doing as we go and make your treatment as comfortable as possible. If something hurts, tell me. It matters.
How long will my appointment take?
Every wound — and every person — is different. The time needed will depend on the assessment and care required. I don’t rush an appointment to fit a set time; we’ll take the time needed to assess and care for your wound properly.
“About five years ago, our mother, then aged 90, suffered from a sustaining bed sore. Although she was having it treated, she began to develop new leg lesions, a devastating development with unthinkable consequences. It was at this time that we met Sister Ursula Woods, who administered her expertise in wound care with dedication and professionalism, which has saved my mother's leg. She has turned out to be not only a "wound care expert" but a true "modern day Florence Nightingale." Nothing is too much — she is always available to visit our mother at home, for care, whenever this is necessary. We are truly indebted to Sister Woods for the care and healing she has provided.”
“After falling and getting a bad infection in a number of places on my shin, I ended up in hospital. Sister Woods was the reason I recovered so quickly. Her skills and attitude were incredible, and she truly made all the difference in my healing process — ointments, bandages, plasters, red lights and all.”
“I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to Sr Ursula Woods for the exceptional care, compassion, and support she has given me throughout my wound and stoma care journey. From the very beginning, Sr Woods has been more than just an exceptionally knowledgeable and skilled specialist nurse. Her kindness, patience, and genuine concern for my wellbeing have made an enormous difference during what has often been a challenging and vulnerable time. She has an incredible ability to combine her professional expertise with warmth and compassion. She takes the time to listen, explains everything clearly, answers questions with patience, and always makes sure that I feel comfortable, reassured, and supported. What stands out most about Sr Woods is that she consistently goes above and beyond. Her care extends far beyond simply treating wounds or managing a stoma — she cares for the whole person. She treats her patients with dignity, respect, understanding, and genuine kindness. Knowing that I was in such capable and caring hands gave me confidence and peace of mind throughout my recovery. I am deeply grateful for her dedication and for the positive difference she has made in my life. Sr Ursula Woods is an outstanding nurse and a true credit to her profession. I cannot recommend her highly enough. Thank you, Sr Woods, for your exceptional care, your kindness, your expertise, and for always going the extra mile. Your dedication has meant more to me than words can fully express.”
“Ursula Woods is the one and only wound specialist in town, second to none. She is professional and reliable, she keeps time, and she provides clean, hygienic, fresh material at all times. Ursula Woods is the wound specialist you should be looking for.”
“Ursula looked after my dad's various wounds for years. He was a difficult and demanding patient, and she always handled him with humour and grace. Ursula was always kind to my dad, and has a wonderful, easy way of putting patients at their ease and making them comfortable. She was always thinking of and trying new ways of dealing with various wounds, and constantly did research and assessed options. My dad was under the best wound care he had ever received.”
Healing begins with understanding.
Good wound care starts with understanding the wound, the person, and what may be preventing healing. Wound Nursing Specialists provides comprehensive assessment and evidence-informed care for acute, complex and difficult-to-heal wounds.
Care that starts with a thorough assessment.
I’m Ursula Woods, a registered nurse with advanced training in wound care and stoma therapy. My approach is to look beyond the wound itself, using clinical assessment to guide an individual plan of care.
Where appropriate, I work alongside the patient’s doctor, surgeon and other members of their healthcare team.
Will it hurt?
Some wounds are painful or sensitive, and certain parts of wound care can be uncomfortable. I’ll explain what I’m doing as we go and make your treatment as comfortable as possible. If something hurts, tell me. It matters.
How long will my appointment take?
Every wound — and every person — is different. The time needed will depend on the assessment and care required. I don’t rush an appointment to fit a set time; we’ll take the time needed to assess and care for your wound properly.
“About five years ago, our mother, then aged 90, suffered from a sustaining bed sore. Although she was having it treated, she began to develop new leg lesions, a devastating development with unthinkable consequences. It was at this time that we met Sister Ursula Woods, who administered her expertise in wound care with dedication and professionalism, which has saved my mother's leg. She has turned out to be not only a "wound care expert" but a true "modern day Florence Nightingale." Nothing is too much — she is always available to visit our mother at home, for care, whenever this is necessary. We are truly indebted to Sister Woods for the care and healing she has provided.”
“After falling and getting a bad infection in a number of places on my shin, I ended up in hospital. Sister Woods was the reason I recovered so quickly. Her skills and attitude were incredible, and she truly made all the difference in my healing process — ointments, bandages, plasters, red lights and all.”
“I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to Sr Ursula Woods for the exceptional care, compassion, and support she has given me throughout my wound and stoma care journey. From the very beginning, Sr Woods has been more than just an exceptionally knowledgeable and skilled specialist nurse. Her kindness, patience, and genuine concern for my wellbeing have made an enormous difference during what has often been a challenging and vulnerable time. She has an incredible ability to combine her professional expertise with warmth and compassion. She takes the time to listen, explains everything clearly, answers questions with patience, and always makes sure that I feel comfortable, reassured, and supported. What stands out most about Sr Woods is that she consistently goes above and beyond. Her care extends far beyond simply treating wounds or managing a stoma — she cares for the whole person. She treats her patients with dignity, respect, understanding, and genuine kindness. Knowing that I was in such capable and caring hands gave me confidence and peace of mind throughout my recovery. I am deeply grateful for her dedication and for the positive difference she has made in my life. Sr Ursula Woods is an outstanding nurse and a true credit to her profession. I cannot recommend her highly enough. Thank you, Sr Woods, for your exceptional care, your kindness, your expertise, and for always going the extra mile. Your dedication has meant more to me than words can fully express.”
“Ursula Woods is the one and only wound specialist in town, second to none. She is professional and reliable, she keeps time, and she provides clean, hygienic, fresh material at all times. Ursula Woods is the wound specialist you should be looking for.”
“Ursula looked after my dad's various wounds for years. He was a difficult and demanding patient, and she always handled him with humour and grace. Ursula was always kind to my dad, and has a wonderful, easy way of putting patients at their ease and making them comfortable. She was always thinking of and trying new ways of dealing with various wounds, and constantly did research and assessed options. My dad was under the best wound care he had ever received.”