Lindsay Ross brings clinical expertise in wound care management to patients throughout The Woodlands area. As a board-certified nurse practitioner, she specializes in evidence-based wound treatment delivered in the comfort of your home, with advanced training in sterile technique, wound assessment, and chronic disease management.
About Woodland Wounds
Evidence-based wound care delivered at home, led by a board-certified nurse practitioner
Lindsay Ross, NP-C
Nurse Practitioner, Board Certified
Credentials & Training
- Board Certified Nurse Practitioner (NP-C)
- Advanced Wound Care Certification
- Specialized training in diabetic wound management
- Sterile technique and infection control certified
Why a Nurse Practitioner-Led Model is Best for In-Home Wound Care
Family Nurse Practitioners (FNPs) are clinically trained and legally authorized to diagnose conditions, develop treatment plans, prescribe medications, and perform advanced procedures — including advanced wound therapy, biologic applications, and negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT). This comprehensive scope of practice makes NPs uniquely suited to deliver complete wound care in the home setting.
Holistic, Patient-Centered Care
Nurse practitioners are trained in a holistic model that considers not just the wound, but the whole person — their living situation, support system, underlying health conditions, and personal goals. This approach is essential for successful home-based healing.
Education-Driven Practice
NP training emphasizes patient education and health promotion. In wound care, this translates to better patient understanding, improved adherence to treatment plans, and active participation in the healing process — critical factors for successful outcomes.
Time and Attention
Unlike rushed facility-based appointments, the NP-led home care model allows adequate time for thorough assessment, detailed explanations, hands-on teaching, and addressing every concern. This isn't a 15-minute visit — it's comprehensive care.
Continuous Support
NPs excel at building ongoing therapeutic relationships. Between visits, patients know they can reach their provider with questions or concerns — providing peace of mind and enabling early intervention when issues arise.
The home environment is where patient education, comfort, safety, and ongoing monitoring become most critical to healing outcomes. This is precisely where the nurse practitioner model excels — combining advanced clinical skills with the time, attention, and relationship-building that promote true healing, not just wound closure.
Understanding the FNP-C Credential
What does FNP-C mean?
FNP-C stands for Family Nurse Practitioner - Certified. This credential signifies:
- Master's or Doctoral degree in nursing from an accredited program
- National board certification through rigorous examination (AANP or ANCC)
- State licensure as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)
- Legal authority to diagnose, treat, and prescribe medications
- Continuing education requirements to maintain certification
Licensed APRN
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Board Certified
National Certification Board
Wound Specialist
Advanced Wound Care Certification
In Texas, Family Nurse Practitioners have full practice authority, meaning they can provide comprehensive patient care independently. This includes ordering diagnostic tests, interpreting results, performing procedures, and managing complex chronic conditions — all essential for effective wound care management.
Our Clinical Approach
We follow evidence-based wound care protocols established by leading wound care organizations including WOCN (Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurses Society) and AAWC (Association for the Advancement of Wound Care). Every treatment plan is individualized based on wound etiology, patient health status, and healing progress.
Comprehensive wound assessment
Sterile technique for all procedures
Advanced dressing selection
Biologic therapies when indicated
Negative pressure wound therapy
Infection control protocols
Physician & specialist coordination
Patient & caregiver education
When wounds require intervention beyond our scope — such as vascular surgery, infectious disease consultation, or specialized wound care center therapies like hyperbaric oxygen — we facilitate timely referrals while continuing to provide coordinated home-based wound management.
Expert Wound Care in Your Home
Serving The Woodlands, Spring, Conroe, and Magnolia with advanced wound management delivered where you live. Board-certified expertise with the time and attention you deserve.