Melissa Dest
Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Resident · Va Connecticut Healthcare System
Overview
Experience
Melissa Dest is a Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Resident specializing in Nurse Practitioner. Currently working at Va Connecticut Healthcare System in Woodbridge, CT. Nurse Practitioners are advanced practice nurses who diagnose conditions, prescribe medications, and manage patient care with a high degree of clinical autonomy.
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About Va Connecticut Healthcare System
Position in NurseSend Database
- 95,391 healthcare professionals in NurseSend hold the Nurse Practitioner specialty. Melissa Dest is one of them.
- 757 Nurse Practitioners are based in CT (out of 11,500 total healthcare contacts in that state).
- 3 contacts at Va Connecticut Healthcare System are tracked in NurseSend.
- Typical Nurse Practitioner compensation in CT: $93,000 – $180,000 (median $133,000). Source: BLS OEWS adjusted for state cost of labor.
- Top employers of Nurse Practitioners in CT: Yale New Haven Hospital (34), Hartford Healthcare (17), Hartford Hospital (16).
- 2% of Nurse Practitioners in CT hold a senior title (Manager, Director, Charge Nurse, Supervisor, Lead, etc.).
- 86% of Nurse Practitioners in CT have verified education credentials on file.
Data refreshed November 2026 · Compiled from NPI registry public licensing data and public LinkedIn profile data. Methodology & sources.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Melissa Dest located?
Melissa Dest is based in Woodbridge, CT and is a Nurse Practitioner.
Where does Melissa Dest work?
Melissa Dest is currently at Va Connecticut Healthcare System in Woodbridge, CT.
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What is the average salary for a Nurse Practitioner in CT?
Nurse Practitioners in CT typically earn $93,000 to $180,000 annually, with a median of $133,000. Figures derive from BLS OEWS data, adjusted for state cost of labor. Senior-titled roles (Charge Nurse, Manager, Director) and high-acuity practice settings push the upper end.
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