demetria woodruff

Compassionate and results-driven Board-Certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) with over 5 years of behavioral health RN experience in high-acuity emergency, inpatient, and outpatient psychiatric settings. Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision, confidently conducting psychiatric evaluations, formulating accurate diagnoses, and managing complex mental health conditions across the lifespan. Adept in psychopharmacologic and psychotherapeutic interventions, with a strong foundation in trauma-informed, holistic, and culturally competent care. Committed to fostering therapeutic alliances, empowering patients through education, and integrating evidence-based strategies to promote long-term mental wellness. Thrives in fast-paced environments and brings a hands-on, team-oriented approach to delivering safe, high-quality psychiatric care.

Addiction Recovery PMHNP | Changing Phases Behavioral Support, Marietta, GA (Aug 2025–Present): 
- Provide comprehensive psychiatric and addiction care with focus on opioid dependence, MAT (methadone, buprenorphine, Suboxone), and relapse prevention.

Behavioral Health RN | Georgia Regional Hospital, Decatur, GA (May 2025–Present):
- Deliver inpatient psychiatric care for adult and forensic populations, manage crises, and coordinate treatment for IST and NGRI patients.

Emergency RN – Behavioral Health Units | Wellstar Health System, Grady Memorial, MLK Community Hospital (2021–2024):
- Assessed and stabilized patients in acute psychiatric crisis, performed triage, administered medications, and collaborated with multidisciplinary teams in high-acuity ED settings.

Frontier Nursing University

Masters of Science in Nursing Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

March 2025

Tuskegee University

Bachelors of Science in Nursing

July 2019