LAYLA LOUISE WOOD, PMHNP-BC
Houston
Summary
Compassionate and board-certified PMHNP with over 26 years in healthcare. Skilled in psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and evidence-based interventions across the lifespan. Experience includes outpatient psychiatry, pediatrics, and legal nurse consulting. Strong advocate of trauma-informed care and motivational interviewing. Adept in interdisciplinary collaboration and culturally sensitive patient care.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Legal Nurse Consultant / Project Manager
LNC Group
Houston
10.2016 - Current
- Managed pharmaceutical litigation and toxic tort cases
- Trained and supervised consultants
- Provided legal team and clients with information and definitions for medical terminology.
- Collaborated with attorneys to develop effective strategies for presenting complex medical concepts in an understandable manner during trials.
- Delivered timely, high-quality medical-legal reports
- Analyzed medical data to determine if there was a deviation from accepted standards of care.
PMHNP Student Clinician
Hauser Clinic
Houston
09.2024 - 04.2025
- Conducted psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and treatment planning
- Managed a diverse outpatient population using trauma-informed and evidence-based care
- Utilized Hauser Clinic’s EHR for documentation and scheduling
- Collaborated with supervisors and demonstrated readiness for autonomous practice
Nurse Paralegal
Kasowitz, Torres, Benson & Friedman
Houston
04.2006 - 01.2025
- Assessed case viability and supported litigation documentation and trial preparation.
- Conducted comprehensive legal research and analysis to support case preparation and litigation processes.
- Reviewed, organized and summarized medical records to determine the extent of injuries sustained by plaintiffs in personal injury cases.
Team Lead Legal Nurse Consultant
Strategic Litigation Partners
07.2008 - 08.2016
- Directed mass tort litigation teams to enhance operational effectiveness.
- Streamlined medical record reviews and reporting processes for increased efficiency.
- Reviewed medical records to identify patient care issues and assess quality of care.
- Analyzed medical data to evaluate adherence to accepted standards of care.
Staff Nurse – Intensive Care
Hermann Children’s Hospital
Houston
06.2007 - 06.2011
- Delivered care in Intermediate Care, PICU, and NICU settings to ensure patient well-being.
- Provided emotional support and counseling to patients and families during critical situations.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop tailored treatment plans for individual patients.
Legal Nurse Consultant
Medical Research Consultants, Inc.
Houston
02.2004 - 04.2006
- Conducted research on psychiatric treatments, including vagal nerve stimulation, and produced medical summaries.
- Developed case summaries as evidence for attorneys during trial proceedings.
- Provided legal team and clients with information regarding medical terminology and relevant definitions.
- Assessed damages and formulated opinions on liability supported by research findings.
Staff Nurse – Pediatric Neurology, Psychiatry, Neurosurgery
Texas Children’s Hospital
09.1998 - 02.2004
- Functioned as Charge Nurse and Preceptor, providing leadership and mentorship to nursing staff.
- Managed infusion therapy, nutritional support, and central line care across hospital units.
- Evaluated patient conditions, monitored behaviors, and communicated updates to supervising physicians.
- Employed computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) for documentation.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing, PMHNP
University of Texas at Tyler
Tyler, TX04.2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
San Jacinto College Central
Pasadena, TX07.2022
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
San Jacinto College Central
Pasadena, TX08.1998
Skills
- Psychiatric assessment
- Medication management
- Crisis intervention
- Trauma-informed care
- Telemedicine services
- Electronic medical records
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Staff training
- Clinical documentation
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Organizational skills
- Project management
Affiliations
Alpha Chi National Honor Society – January 2024
The National Society of Leadership and Success – October 2023
Certification
PMHNP-BC – ANCC, License #[Pending]
Registered Nurse – License # 655642
Certified Legal Nurse Consultant
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
HybridImportant To Me
Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany CultureFlexible work hoursHealthcare benefitsTimeline
PMHNP Student Clinician
Hauser Clinic
09.2024 - 04.2025
Legal Nurse Consultant / Project Manager
LNC Group
10.2016 - Current
Team Lead Legal Nurse Consultant
Strategic Litigation Partners
07.2008 - 08.2016
Staff Nurse – Intensive Care
Hermann Children’s Hospital
06.2007 - 06.2011
Nurse Paralegal
Kasowitz, Torres, Benson & Friedman
04.2006 - 01.2025
Legal Nurse Consultant
Medical Research Consultants, Inc.
02.2004 - 04.2006
Staff Nurse – Pediatric Neurology, Psychiatry, Neurosurgery
Texas Children’s Hospital
09.1998 - 02.2004
Master of Science - Nursing, PMHNP
University of Texas at Tyler
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
San Jacinto College Central
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
San Jacinto College Central
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