Bryce Ericson
Cookeville,TN
Summary
Motivated and compassionate new graduate Registered Nurse, with additional shadowing experience in high-acuity settings, including ICU and CVICU. Dedicated to providing excellent patient care in the critical care setting with compassion, eagerness to learn, and willingness to accept accountability and guidance from peers. Proven ability to thrive in fast-paced environments, multitasking effectively, and willing to take on leadership roles with autonomy and confidence. Dedicated to transitioning into critical care nursing with a commitment to evidence-based practice, patient safety, and continuous professional growth.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bartender and Server
Longhorn Steakhouse, Cookeville
06.2022 - Current
- Performed high-quality customer service in a fast-pace environment, ensuring customer satisfaction while maintaining high product standards
- Managed multiple tables in an organized and professional manner.
- Able to resolve conflict with professionalism and great communication skills while being respectful and confident that the matter would be resolved.
- Maintained accuracy in order entry and cash handling, reinforcing attention to detail
- Collaborated with team members to provide assistance when needed.
Management Clinicals
CRMC CVICU
01.2025 - 05.2025
- Hands-on experience with the cardiovascular critically-ill patient under direct supervision.
- Performed many skills such as, starting IVs, ventilator management, IV drug management, and assessing a variety of surgical incisions and drains.
- Gained exposure with providing report to oncoming nurses, communication with providers and fellow nurses, and patient and family education
- Documented patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with hospital standards
- Strengthened knowledge and skills throughout this experience.
Shadowing Opportunities in the ICU, CVICU, Cath Lab, and Cardiovascular OR
Nursing Student
08.2022 - 2025
- Observed patient care in critical care units, gaining exposure to the critical care patient, hospital protocols, and interdisciplinary teamwork.
- Shadowed nurses, learning about invasive procedures, patient monitoring, and post-procedure care
- Developed understanding of evidence-based practice in the critical care setting.
- Strengthened knowledge in various aspects of nursing care such as, safety, communication, and clinical decision-making in the critical care environment
- Learned patient management amongst nurses and collaboration with multiple avenues of patient care
Shift Lead
Firehouse Subs, Las Vegas
05.2020 - 02.2022
- Supervised daily operations and team members to ensure efficiency, quality service, and compliance with company standards.
- Trained and mentored new employees by encouraging teamwork and professionalism.
- Managed cash-flow, inventory, and opening/closing procedures with accuracy.
- Resolved customer concerns with professionalism and respect.
- Held safety and organized work environment to high standards.
- Professional work ethic, attention to detail, and maintained leadership under pressure.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Tennessee Tech University
Cookeville12.2025
High School Diploma -
Arbor View High School
Las Vegas05.2022
Skills
- Shadowing experience in critical care, in addition to management clinical in the CV-ICU setting amongst the acutely ill patient
- Exposure to ventilator, IV medication management, and post-op cardiovascular patients
- Willing to learn and assist to the highest of my abilities
- Hardworking and respectful
- Sets accountability to the highest degree
- Proficient with communication amongst peers and willing to ask questions and seek help when necessary
- Advanced critical thinking and clinical judgement amongst peers
- Basic life support (BLS)
Affiliations
- National Society of Leadership and Success
- August 2024 – Present
- I was invited and accepted this prestigious membership the summer of 2024. As a member of this society, I am held to the highest of standards to maintain a proper GPA, be a leader in my community, and strive to be the best I can be.
Certification
- CPR and 1st Aid Certified
- Serv. Safe Manager Certification
LANGUAGES
English
Community Service
Pi Kappa Alpha Brother, Community service chair, 2022-08, 2024-05, As a brother responsible for community service, I was to create and continue lasting relations with our surrounding community of Cookeville. While I held this position, I reached out to churches, Tennessee Department of Motor Transportations, High Schools, and local community service foundations. Some of the events we cooperated in were hosting the pee wee football game concessions, various highway clean ups, giving pizza away to the welfare community with the help of Washington Ave. Baptist Church, 5K run set-up and guidance, etc. I discontinued my membership in May of 2024 due to academic focus and financial burdens.
AWARDS
I have received various awards for leadership throughout highschool sports such as MVP, Coaches Choice, etc., I was hand picked by my coaches and peers to speak on the news to reporters about the upcoming season., I have been on the Dean’s List for 2 years of my 4 years in attendance of my University., I have been inducted into NSLS, President’s Education Award Program
Internation Fraternal Counsil-VP of Finances
As the vice president of finances, I was responsible for the establishment and management of the budget for our male Greek life on the campus of Tennessee Tech University. As well as managing a budget, I was also responsible for attending meetings that discussed issues at hand that could conflict with rules and regulations of our University.
Timeline
Management Clinicals
CRMC CVICU
01.2025 - 05.2025
Shadowing Opportunities in the ICU, CVICU, Cath Lab, and Cardiovascular OR
Nursing Student
08.2022 - 2025
Bartender and Server
Longhorn Steakhouse, Cookeville
06.2022 - Current
Shift Lead
Firehouse Subs, Las Vegas
05.2020 - 02.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Tennessee Tech University
High School Diploma -
Arbor View High School