Vanessa M. Hardin
Stone Mountain,Georgia
Summary
Dynamic spiritual health clinician with extensive experience at Emory Healthcare, specializing in crisis intervention and emotional support. Proven ability to conduct spiritual assessments and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to enhance care outcomes. Committed to providing compassionate bereavement support and developing effective care plans for patients and families.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Fellow Spiritual Chaplain/ Transplant Chaplain
Emory Healthcare
Atlanta, GA
09.2025 - Current
- As spiritual health clinician/fellow/Transplant Chaplain I provide interfaith spiritual and emotional care to patients, families and staff.
- Delivered compassionate spiritual care through rituals, meditations, and emotional support, enhancing patients' emotional well-being.
- Facilitated immediate crisis intervention to address emotional needs of patients, families, and staff.
- Conducted spiritual assessments and collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care outcomes.
- Focused on whole person health, addressing coping with illness, emotional distress, transplant procedures, and death.
- Spiritual Health Fellowship, Atlanta GA.
PRN RSA
House Of Cherith
Atlanta, GA
10.2019 - Current
- Facilitated care team meetings, connected families to resources, produced daily resident progress reports, collaborated with interdisciplinary team on care plans, created transition plans for residents, communicated with staff, and provided spiritual care.
- Taught life skills classes for mothers and babies and conducted classes on Healthy Relationships, Trauma Informed Healing, and Group Dynamics for House of Cherith and Eden Village residents.
- Gained skills in one-on-one crisis intervention to enhance ability to assist individuals facing challenging situations.
- Atlanta GA.
Hospice Chaplain
Agape Hospice Care
Lawrenceville, Georgia
09.2023 - 08.2025
- Delivered comprehensive spiritual and emotional support to patients and their families during the end-of-life process.
- Conducted spiritual assessments to identify and address spiritual/religious, emotional, and social needs of patients and families.
- Provided emotional and bereavement support to families, helping them navigate anticipatory grief.
- Ensured adherence to productivity standards during team discussions.
- Lawrenceville, Georgia
Clinical Pastoral Education Resident
Northside Hospital
Lawrenceville, Georgia
06.2022 - 08.2023
- Completed fourth unit of residency in Clinical Pastoral Education at Northside Hospital Lawrenceville, GA, in August 2023.
- Developed competencies in Critical Care Chaplaincy across Emergency Room, Cardiac Critical Care Unit, Intensive Care Unit, and Women’s Pavilion, enhancing spiritual care delivery.
- Participated in multi-disciplinary rounds in each unit, contributing to collaborative care discussions and holistic patient support.
- Qualified and will be seeking board certification by the Association of Professional Chaplains.
- Lawrenceville, Georgia
Program Manager
Little Debbie’s Second Chance Homes
Decatur, GA
06.2013 - 10.2019
- Managed program facility for youth in DFCS custody.
- Led a team of 8, coaching staff to meet organizational objectives.
- Coordinated resident schedules to maximize participation in daily activities and promote engagement.
- Trained staff to equip them with tools for effectively supporting at-risk youth.
- Worked with interdisciplinary team to set reunification plan for youth with birth family.
- Established staff schedule to ensure consistent operations and align with program goals.
- Ensured timely completion of annual evaluations.
- Specifically my duties included Maintenance of up to date resident records in accordance with the internal compliance team and state of Georgia regulations.
- Connected residents with community resources to facilitate job opportunities and support independence.
- Facilitated outside support groups to enhance resident’s experience.
- Enrolled residents in school.
- Facilitated tutors for at risk youth.
- Liaison for youth at court.
- Decatur GA
Salon Owner
V’Styles Hair Salon
01.2001 - 01.2009
- Managed daily operations at Vanessa's Styles hair salon, coordinating marketing, retail management, product restocking, budgeting, branding, bookkeeping, and staff training to enhance overall salon performance.
- Streamlined daily salon operations to enhance efficiency and improve customer experience.
- Developed and implemented marketing strategies to attract new clients.
- Supervised and trained a team of stylists and support staff.
Salon Manager- Stylist
Ulta Hair Salon
Snellville, GA
01.1988 - 01.2001
- Managed daily salon operations and staff scheduling for optimal efficiency.
- Oversaw daily operations of hair salon to ensure optimal service delivery and client satisfaction.
- Trained and mentored team members on customer service techniques and product knowledge.
- Oversaw inventory management, ensuring stock levels met client demands.
- Snellville GA
Education
Clinical Pastoral Education - Chaplaincy
Northside Hospital
1000 Medical Center Blvd. Lawrenceville, GA08-2023
Doctor of Ministry, D.Min. -
Interdenominational Theological Center
Atlanta, GA05-2019
Master of Divinity, M.Div. -
Interdenominational Theological Center
Atlanta, GA05-2015
Bachelor of Arts, BA -
Beulah Heights University
Atlanta, GA05-2011
Skills
- Spiritual assessment
- Crisis intervention
- Patient advocacy
- Care planning
- Bereavement support
- Emotional support
- Team collaboration
Recognition And Awards
- 2015, Who’s Who among Students in American Colleges and Universities
- 2014-2015, Fredrick Patterson Scholarship
- 2014, Dean’s List (consecutive)
- 2013, Coca-Cola Foundation
Timeline
Fellow Spiritual Chaplain/ Transplant Chaplain
Emory Healthcare
09.2025 - Current
Hospice Chaplain
Agape Hospice Care
09.2023 - 08.2025
Clinical Pastoral Education Resident
Northside Hospital
06.2022 - 08.2023
PRN RSA
House Of Cherith
10.2019 - Current
Program Manager
Little Debbie’s Second Chance Homes
06.2013 - 10.2019
Salon Owner
V’Styles Hair Salon
01.2001 - 01.2009
Salon Manager- Stylist
Ulta Hair Salon
01.1988 - 01.2001
Clinical Pastoral Education - Chaplaincy
Northside Hospital
Doctor of Ministry, D.Min. -
Interdenominational Theological Center
Master of Divinity, M.Div. -
Interdenominational Theological Center
Bachelor of Arts, BA -
Beulah Heights University