In this edition of the WOCN® Society Member Spotlight, meet Amanda Lynne Dominguez, MSN, RN, CWOCN. Learn about her journey into WOC nursing, her passion for bridging gaps in rural healthcare, her impactful patient stories, and the leadership that continues to shape her career.
WOC Nursing Journey
Based in Texas, Amanda has been a nurse for 15 years, all spent in WOC care. She describes her specialty as a calling rather than a choice. “I did not choose WOC nursing. It chose me,” said Amanda.
What started as her first nursing job quickly became a lifelong passion. Amanda was drawn to the out of the box creativity, autonomy, collaboration, and patient relationships inherent in WOC nursing. Working across settings and with diverse care teams gave her what she calls a “world view of healthcare,” inspiring her to impact patient care at every level.
Passion for Healthcare
Amanda’s focus is on bridging gaps in healthcare—whether through policy development, patient advocacy, or innovative care delivery solutions. She is especially committed to improving access to specialty care in rural communities like the Brazos Valley.
“I hate seeing patients fall through the cracks… I want to advocate for better care models at both clinical and administrative levels, ensuring patients receive holistic and high-quality care.”
Mentoring others, sharing best practices, and pushing for systemic improvements in wound and ostomy care are central to her work.
Joining the WOCN Society
Amanda became a member in 2015, drawn by the Society’s commitment to education, advocacy, and collaboration. She values the access to research, networking, and resources that strengthen her leadership and clinical expertise. “Being around other WOC nurses inspires me to mentor others, share best practices, and expand my understanding to improve patient care models.”
Proud Moments and Inspiring Patient Experiences
Amanda recalls many moments that make her proud to be a WOC nurse. Professionally, she celebrated winning an award with a colleague for their poster “Post Event Huddle to Decrease Hospital-Acquired Pressure Injuries” at the WOCNext® 2019 conference. Listen to her on the WOCTalk podcast to hear about the clinical work behind the poster.
Her patient stories have left the deepest impact. One notable example is an elderly cowboy with a chronic, non-healing scalp wound. Through assessment, conversation, and clinical insight, Amanda identified signs of pyoderma gangrenosum linked to undiagnosed Crohn’s disease. After collaborating on a topical steroid treatment, the wound healed in just three weeks! She recalls, “He would always come visit me when he came for appointments and made sure to tell everyone I was his favorite nurse and how I healed his wound that no one else could.”
Amanda also recalls an ostomy patient and a total parenteral nutrition (TPN) patient whose optimism and resilience inspired her to find gratitude, joy, and humor in every situation. “Even if you aren’t feeling it… do it with a smile because it will light the room up for everyone.”
Looking Ahead
Amanda is focused on elevating the role of WOC nurses and expanding access to specialty care. After completing her master’s in administration and leadership in Spring 2025, she founded Brazos Valley Ostomy and now serves as Chief Nursing Officer of Third River Health. Encouraged by mentors, she is considering pursuing her APRN to expand her clinical impact further. “When I see a problem, I want to fix it—nothing will stop me from providing the high-quality care our patients deserve.”
Life Outside of Nursing
Amanda is a wife and mother of three children who are all active in ice hockey. She enjoys coaching, farm life, caring for animals, and tending to her bees, whose beeswax she uses in her natural and hockey-themed skincare line. An artist at heart, she paints oil and pastel works inspired by the Old West and proudly embraces her cowgirl roots.
Something You Might Not Know
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Amanda was featured on Good Morning America for her nurse portraits. She painted around 150 portraits for free, honoring and uplifting nurses during a difficult time!
Advice for Future Nurses
Amanda encourages aspiring nurses to embrace the versatility of the profession: “There are so many paths… People are at the heart of nursing, and if you have a servant’s heart and love to care for people, this career can take you anywhere.”
Most Rewarding Part of Her Education
Amanda finds the greatest reward in sharing knowledge with others. Educating fellow nurses and patients strengthens care and empowers individuals to understand their health and treatment. “The more you share and teach, the more little wound and ostomy nurses are out there, and the more patients understand and care for themselves.”
Staying Motivated & Shaping Her Views
Known for her signature pearls and cowboy boots, Amanda uses them as symbols of hard work, grit, and perseverance. She stays motivated by focusing on her mission—expanding access to quality wound and ostomy care—and views challenges as opportunities to grow and strengthen herself.
Her unique journey—from animal science to nursing, and from bedside care to healthcare administration—has shaped her belief that healthcare is most impactful when it is accessible, collaborative, and patient-centered.
Thank You, Amanda
Amanda exemplifies the heart of WOC nursing: dedication, creativity, advocacy, and leadership. Her commitment to improving patient care, mentoring others, and expanding access to specialty services is a powerful reminder of the lasting impact WOC nurses make every day.
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