When i setup wooshbuild vpn, it gave you the option for Digibit, PIA, IP Vanish, Nord and Strong
i choose Nord and theVPN tro uk30.
i found if i go into Network, Network Service, Openvpn i see the vpn showing as running.
I used E2 Speedtest which shows my speed, but also showed my ISP Provider address.
So i downloaded the pluggin you said 'ip checker from plugins' and ran that and its shows my Local IP Address and the external IP adress, i checked the external Ip address on google and its showing as my internet provider address.