Dawn Luddy
Trinity Health of New England at Home
Shelton
1
Certification
12
years of professional experience
Board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner and Registered Nurse with 17+ years of clinical experience across home health, palliative care, chronic disease management, and care coordination. Prepared to provide patient-centered primary care, advanced assessment, diagnosis support, treatment planning, health promotion, and evidence-based education across the lifespan.
Work History
Registered Nurse, Case Manager / Preceptor
4 Years 6 Months- Conduct comprehensive assessments and contribute to individualized plans for complex palliative and chronic-care patients.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support symptom management, care continuity, and safe transitions.
- Educate patients and caregivers on diagnoses, medications, self-management, and escalation precautions.
- Identify clinical risks and coordinate timely interventions to reduce complications and rehospitalization risk.
Registered Nurse, Case Manager / Preceptor
5 Years 1 Month- Managed complex home-care caseloads with emphasis on chronic disease education, medication safety, and follow-up care.
- Coordinated provider visits and interdisciplinary services to support assessment, treatment planning, and continuity.
- Led transition-of-care planning and patient education to support low rehospitalization rates.
- Reviewed documentation, provider orders, chart audits, and discharge readiness for quality and compliance.
Registered Nurse, Case Manager
2 Years 10 Months- Performed focused physical and psychosocial assessments and monitored response to treatment plans.
- Prioritized care needs using assessment findings, provider orders, clinical protocols, and patient goals.
- Provided patient advocacy, education, and support to improve understanding, adherence, and continuity of care.
- Maintained accurate clinical documentation to support quality, communication, and regulatory compliance.
Education
Post-Master’s Certificate - Family Nurse Practitioner
GPA: 3.78/4.0
Master of Science in Nursing
GPA: 4.0/4.0
Associate of Science in Nursing
Associate of Science in Radiologic Technology
Skills
Family Practice
Advanced Health Assessment
Primary Care
Chronic Disease Management
Preventive Care
Patient & Family Education
Medication Reconciliation
Care Coordination
Pediatrics & Adult/Geriatric Care
Palliative Care
Documentation
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Certification
- Registered Advanced Practice Nurse — Connecticut Department of Public Health | July 2026
- Board Certified NPCB — FNP-C
- Registered Professional Nurse — Connecticut Department of Public Health | June 2009
- Basic Life Support — American Heart Association | March 2026
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Case Manager / Preceptor
Trinity Health of New England at Home
02.2022 - CurrentRead More
Registered Nurse, Case Manager / Preceptor
All About You Homecare
01.2017 - 02.2022Read More
Registered Nurse, Case Manager
VNA Health at Home
03.2014 - 01.2017Read More
Naugatuck Valley Community College
Associate of Science in Radiologic Technology
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Naugatuck Valley Community College
Associate of Science in Nursing
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Chamberlain University
Master of Science in Nursing
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Chamberlain University
Post-Master’s Certificate from Family Nurse Practitioner
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PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS & AWARDS
American Association of Nurse Practitioners — Member, DAISY Award | May 2023
PRACTICUM EXPERIENCE
- Integrative Healthcare Associates, LLC — Bridgeport, CT | September 2025–December 2025; March 2026–June 2026
- Completed family practice-focused clinical rotations in diagnosis and management, adult/geriatric care, clinical practice, and APN capstone intensive.
- West Rock Pediatrics — Woodbridge, CT | January 2026–February 2026
- Completed pediatric primary care practicum focused on child and family assessment, education, and care planning.