Jalyn McBride
ICU Registered Nurse
Baltimore,MD
Summary
ICU cardiac nurse with experience managing medically complex patients in a high-acuity setting. Delivered timely assessments, evidence-based medication administration, and treatment management. Developed individualized care plans aligned with clinical status and progress.
Overview
5
5
Certifications
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Travel Registered Nurse, ICU
INOVA
11.2025 - 11.2026
- Delivered critical care for unstable patients requiring continuous hemodynamic, ventilator, and telemetry monitoring.
- Administered complex IV medications, titrated drips, and maintained strict medication safety protocols.
- Collaborated with intensivists, respiratory therapists, and multidisciplinary teams to coordinate timely patient interventions.
- Interpreted ECG rhythms, lab trends, and clinical changes to escalate care promptly.
Johns Hopkins Intrastaff ICU Registered Nurse
Intrastaff
11.2024 - Current
- Skillfully managed complex ventilator settings, improving respiratory function for patients requiring mechanical ventilation support.
- Administered medication, managed IV lines, and operated life-support equipment for optimal patient safety and comfort.
- Prioritized tasks in high-stress situations while maintaining calm demeanor, facilitating efficient patient care delivery.
- Rotated through various ICU specialty areas including cardiac, neurological, and surgical units to deliver comprehensive nursing care tailored to patient needs.
Casual Adjunct Faculty – Clinical Instructor
Johns Hopkins School of Nursing
01.2024 - Current
- Instructed students on how to perform head-to-toe assessments on patients and how to intervene in medical emergencies
- Delivered individualized instruction on observation, assessment, and decision-making, equipping students with essential skills for effective patient health teaching.
- Supervised students during clinical rotations, offering real-time feedback to enhance clinical skills and identify areas for improvement.
SICU/NCCU Travel Nurse
Holy Cross Hospital
11.2024 - 02.2025
- Engaged in professional development opportunities to remain current on ICU best practices, strengthening nursing knowledge base.
- Prioritized interventions for multiple patients in high-stress conditions, ensuring optimal quality of care.
- Assessed patient conditions and prioritized interventions across dynamic acute-care assignments.
- Administered medications and monitored responses, maintaining compliance with nursing protocols.
- Coordinated care plans with physicians, therapists, and case managers.
CCU/Registered Nurse, ICU
Johns Hopkins Hospital
09.2022 - 11.2024
- Assessed, monitored, and responded to complex cardiac patients in the ICU setting with a focus on optimizing the hemodynamic status of each patient
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary care team to develop individualized care plans that addressed current clinical conditions and anticipated outcomes for complex cardiac patients
- Managed complex cardiac patients using IABP, impella, LVAD, ECMO-VA, and other advanced devices in the ICU.
- Assisted in bedside procedures, including intubations, CVC/Aline/Shiley placements, floating swan ganz catheter and temporary transvenous pacemaker placements, bronchoscopy, and lumbar punctures, enhancing patient care delivery in the ICU
- Ability to interpret EKG readings and accurately identify dysrhythmias
- Precepted new nurses, guiding them on unit functions, roles, hospital policies, procedures, and nursing best practices to ensure high-quality care and smooth integration into the team
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing, Entry Into Nursing
Johns Hopkins School of Nursing
Baltimore, MD05.2017
Bachelor of Science - HPEX and Psychology (Dual Degree)
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA08.2022
Skills
- Patient Assessment
- Critical Thinking
- Invasive Hemodynamic Monitoring
- Medication and IV Administration
- Compassionate Patient Care
- Teamwork and Cooperation
- Patient Advocacy
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Time Management
Certification
RN License, R256076, Maryland Board of Nursing (Compact Licensure), 07/2028
Timeline
Travel Registered Nurse, ICU
INOVA
11.2025 - 11.2026
Johns Hopkins Intrastaff ICU Registered Nurse
Intrastaff
11.2024 - Current
SICU/NCCU Travel Nurse
Holy Cross Hospital
11.2024 - 02.2025
Casual Adjunct Faculty – Clinical Instructor
Johns Hopkins School of Nursing
01.2024 - Current
CCU/Registered Nurse, ICU
Johns Hopkins Hospital
09.2022 - 11.2024
Bachelor of Science - HPEX and Psychology (Dual Degree)
Virginia Commonwealth University
Master of Science - Nursing, Entry Into Nursing
Johns Hopkins School of Nursing