Teri True, ARNP

 Teri True, ARNP, is a board-certified nurse practitioner specializing in wound care at MercyOne North Iowa Vascular and Wound Care. Conditions she frequently treats include:

• Chronic wounds
• Diabetic wounds
• Venous wounds
• Arterial wounds
• Pressure injuries
• Non-healing surgical wounds
• Ostomy care and management

Procedures she performs include:

• Wound debridement (sharp, selective, enzymatic, autolytic)
• Skin substitute application
• Negative pressure wound therapy placement and management
• Compression therapy
• Nail and callus debridement
• Offloading, such as total contact casting
• Ostomy appliance fitting and management

Teri strongly believes in patient-centered care. Because wound and ostomy care primarily takes place in the home, it’s essential that she works with you as a team. She prioritizes shared decision-making to ensure each treatment plan is tailored to your needs, preferences and daily life.

Throughout her 11-year nursing career, she's remained committed to continuous learning. She'll continue to stay up to date with evidence-based practices in wound and ostomy care, so she provides care that improves your function, comfort and quality of life.

In the winter, Teri enjoys slowing down and reading a good book. During the summer, she enjoys being outside tending to her garden or going on adventures with her family.