Book Dr. Vanessa Abacan
Lived experience. Clinical expertise. Evidence-based storytelling.
Dr. Vanessa Abacan, DNP, APRN-CNS, ACCNS-P, RNC-MNN, EBP-C
Founder of Heartfold Healing™ | Clinical Nurse Specialist (APRN) | Trauma‑Informed Recovery Strategist | Evidence‑Based Nurse Healing, Retention, Professional Identity Restoration, and Healthcare Culture Change
Dr. Vanessa Abacan is the founder of Heartfold Healing™, the first CNS-developed, trauma-informed recovery system for nurses harmed by workplace trauma. With doctoral training, board certification, and lived experience of systemic betrayal, bullying, and moral injury, Vanessa blends clinical rigor with deeply human storytelling.
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She is a skilled speaker who combines lived experience, research, and systems-level expertise to challenge healthcare systems toward ethical leadership, staff well-being, and cultural repair.
Signature Speaking Topics
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Healing Beyond Resilience: Why traditional resilience training fails — and how evidence-based recovery models transform workplace culture.
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The Heartfold Healing™ Model: A new standard for trauma-informed care for nurses that improves well-being and retention.
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Moral Injury and Systemic Harm in Nursing Leadership: Addressing the silent epidemic and creating accountability at all levels.
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The Future of Nursing Leadership: Building ethics, voice, and visibility into healthcare leadership.
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Narrative Healing: Turning lived experience into systemic reform.
"If moral injury is the price of your recognition, it’s not excellence. It’s exploitation."
- Dr. Vanessa Abacan
Speaking Formats
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Keynote Addresses
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Full-Day Engagements or Retreat Facilitation
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Half-Day Workshops or Training
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Panel Discussions or Breakout Sessions
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Founder of Heartfold Healing™
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Doctorally prepared, board-certified CNS with multiple specialty credentials (ACCNS-P, RNC-MNN, EBP-C)
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Advocate for systemic change in healthcare leadership
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Evidence-based approach grounded in validated tools and national ethical standards
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Engaging and actionable delivery that inspires leaders to act
Why Book Dr. Abacan
"Recognition without restoration is just performance art. Awards without action are just expensive wall decorations. Praise without change is just noise."
