John Wright
Wound Care Specialist | Family Nurse Practitioner
John Wright, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, WCC
Wound Care Specialist in La Vergne, Tennessee
John Wright is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner with more than 25 years of experience in wound care, nursing leadership, and patient education. He brings extensive experience helping patients with complex wounds across hospital, skilled nursing, home health, and outpatient care settings.
John begins seeing wound care patients at Community Quick Care every Wednesday starting October 14, 2026.
Experienced, Personalized Wound Care
John’s approach begins with a thorough assessment and a treatment plan tailored to each patient’s needs. He evaluates wound healing, monitors progress, and adjusts care as needed. He also helps patients and caregivers understand their treatment and the steps they can take to support healing.
His experience includes wound assessment, diagnosing difficult wound and skin conditions, treatment planning, infection prevention, and coordination with other healthcare professionals. He values clear communication and involves patients and families in care decisions.
A Career Dedicated to Patient Care
John has worked as a wound care nurse practitioner with Progressive Care Medical Group and as a wound care specialist with Vanderbilt University Medical Center Home Care Services and a Quality Improvement Wound Care Specialist for the Tennessee Quality Improvement Organization under the direction of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). His background also includes wound care consulting at Rolling Hills Hospital and leadership roles at Select Specialty Hospital and the Tennessee State Veterans Home.
His healthcare career began with medical training in the U.S. Army, including service as a combat medic. That foundation developed into a longstanding commitment empathy, respect for human dignity, leadership, lifelong learning, and quality care.
Education and Credentials
- Board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners.
- Post-master’s Family Nurse Practitioner program, Herzing University.
- Master of Science in Nursing, Leadership and Management, Walden University.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Walden University.
- Wound Care Certified through the National Alliance of Wound Care.
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in Tennessee.
Schedule a Wound Care Appointment
Wound care appointments with John Wright are available every Wednesday beginning October 14, 2026.
Visit Community Quick Care at 5148-A Murfreesboro Road, La Vergne, TN 37086. Call (615) 213-2273 to schedule an appointment for October 14 or a later Wednesday.
