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Melissa Dest

Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Resident

Nurse Practitioner Woodbridge, CT Va Connecticut Healthcare System
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Overview
Level
Staff
Tenure
10 years at Va Connecticut Healthcare System
Gender
Female
Connections
73
Position in HealthTal Database
  • 86,546 healthcare professionals in HealthTal hold the Nurse Practitioner specialty. Melissa Dest is one of them.
  • 639 Nurse Practitioners are based in CT (out of 18,993 total healthcare contacts in that state).
  • 4 contacts at Va Connecticut Healthcare System are tracked in HealthTal.
  • Typical Nurse Practitioner compensation in CT: $118,000 – $177,000 (median $137,000). Source: BLS OEWS adjusted for state cost of labor.
  • Top employers of Nurse Practitioners in CT: Yale New Haven Hospital (30), Hartford Healthcare (16), Hartford Hospital (14).
  • 2% of Nurse Practitioners in CT hold a senior title (Director, Manager, Chief, VP, etc.).
  • 84% of Nurse Practitioners in CT have verified education credentials on file.
  • Data refreshed June 2026.

Public records & verifications
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  • Professional LinkedIn profile on file (subscribers only).
  • Data aggregated from public licensure databases, LinkedIn, and verified employer records. Cross-check via the registry link above.
Education
University Of Connecticut
Master Of Science
2016
Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals
Bachelors
2007
Villanova University
Bachelors, Bachelor Of Arts
2004
Skills
Medicine Healthcare Registered Nurses
About Va Connecticut Healthcare System
Industry
Hospital & Health Care
Office Location
Clinton, CT
Professional Overview

Melissa Dest is a Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Resident, currently affiliated with Va Connecticut Healthcare System, based in Woodbridge, CT. As a nurse practitioner, Dest contributes to patient care, clinical workflows, and healthcare operations in Woodbridge, CT. They have been with Va Connecticut Healthcare System for 10 years. Dest holds academic credentials, including Master Of Science and Bachelors, from University Of Connecticut and Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals. Core competencies include Medicine, Healthcare, Registered Nurses. Va Connecticut Healthcare System operates in the Hospital & Health Care sector. Healthcare organizations seeking to recruit nurse practitioner professionals can use HealthTal to access verified direct email addresses and personal phone numbers sourced from NPI records and professional licensing databases. Direct outreach to nurse practitioner specialists consistently yields higher response rates than passive job board postings, particularly for roles requiring specific clinical credentials or state licensure. The Woodbridge, CT healthcare market offers access to a concentrated pool of clinical professionals, making direct outreach particularly effective for organizations building local care teams or expanding service capacity in the region.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Melissa Dest located?
Melissa Dest is based in Woodbridge, CT. They are currently affiliated with Va Connecticut Healthcare System.
What is Melissa Dest's specialty?
Melissa Dest specializes in Nurse Practitioner. Their current role is Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Resident.
Where does Melissa Dest currently work?
Melissa Dest currently works at Va Connecticut Healthcare System. They have been there for 10 years.
What is Melissa Dest's educational background?
Melissa Dest attended University Of Connecticut and Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals.
How do I contact Melissa Dest for recruiting?
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How do I recruit a Nurse Practitioner?
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What is the average salary for a Nurse Practitioner in CT?
Nurse Practitioners in CT typically earn $118,000 to $177,000 annually, with a median of $137,000. Figures derive from BLS OEWS data, adjusted for state cost of labor. Senior-titled roles (Director, Manager, Chief) and high-acuity practice settings push the upper end.

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