Anna Donnelly
Nashville,TN
Summary
Motivated nursing intern with hands-on clinical experience supporting registered nurses in providing safe, patient-centered care. Skilled in performing a variety of patient care tasks, monitoring vital signs, assisting with activities of daily living, and documenting care in electronic health records. Demonstrates strong communication, adaptability, teamwork, and adherence to infection control and safety protocols. Committed to maintaining patient dignity, ensuring accurate reporting of changes in condition, and delivering compassionate care in varying clinical environments. Looking forward to continuous professional growth in my next position.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Nursing Intern
Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown
Nashville, TN
10.2025 - Current
- Provided direct patient care under supervision, assisting with daily activities and comfort measures.
- Monitored vital signs and reported any changes to nursing staff, ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop and implement patient care plans effectively.
- Assisted in the documentation of patient progress, contributing to accurate records management.
Patient Care Attendant
Vanderbilt University Hospital
Nashville, Tennessee
12.2024 - 10.2025
- Kept psychiatric patients safe while in crisis
- Improved patient comfort by providing attentive care and addressing individual needs.
- Facilitated patient mobility by using proper body mechanics during transfers, reducing the risk of injury for both the attendant and the patient.
- Enhanced patient recovery by assisting with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
Substitute Teacher, K2-8
Saint Joseph Catholic School
Madison, Tennessee
08.2024 - 09.2025
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Developed strong rapport with students through consistent encouragement and support, fostering a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic growth.
- Repeatedly requested as a substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Provided feedback to students on assignments and tests, offering constructive advice for improvement.
- Provided substitute teaching services across multiple grade levels and subjects, maintaining educational continuity in absence of regular teachers.
Private Nanny
Poling and Uznanski Families
Nashville, Tennessee
06.2023 - 02.2025
- Developed strong relationships with parents, maintaining open communication about each child's progress and needs.
- Oversaw household duties such as light housekeeping tasks or running errands when required.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support children's social and emotional growth.
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Implemented daily routines for optimal child development and created a structured environment.
- Adapted caregiving approaches based on individual needs of each child to provide personalized support.
- Taught children everyday skills and language.
- Transported children to and from school, medical appointments, and extra-curricular activities.
Education
High School Diploma -
Saint Cecilia Academy
Nashville, Tennessee 08.2018 - 05.2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
South College
Nashville, Tennessee 04.2025 - Current
Skills
- Compassionate care
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Emotional support
- Transfer techniques
- Behavioral management
- Feeding support
- HIPAA compliance
- Active listening
- Patient mobility assistance
Vital signs monitoring
Documentation accuracy
Electronic charting
Feeding assistance
Infection control
Mobility assistance
Family education
Nursing team support
Teamwork and collaboration
Certification
BLS-Red Cross Certified
Timeline
Nursing Intern
Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown
10.2025 - Current
Associate of Science - Nursing
South College
04.2025 - Current
Patient Care Attendant
Vanderbilt University Hospital
12.2024 - 10.2025
Substitute Teacher, K2-8
Saint Joseph Catholic School
08.2024 - 09.2025
Private Nanny
Poling and Uznanski Families
06.2023 - 02.2025
High School Diploma -
Saint Cecilia Academy
08.2018 - 05.2022