Sydney Strauss
Dallas,TX
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional specializing in neonatal intensive care nursing, with extensive experience in the care of critically ill neonates. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams while thriving in fast-paced environments. Recognized for exceptional attention to detail and strong communication skills, ensuring the highest standards of patient care and safety. Committed to continuous learning and improvement to enhance patient outcomes and support families during challenging times.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Teaching Assistant
Louise Herrington School of Nursing
Dallas
01.2025 - Current
- Support undergraduate nursing students in lab and simulation
- Demonstrate clinical skills, clarify course concepts and reinforce evidence-based practices
- Prepare, organize and tear down lab equipment and materials before and after sessions
- Collaborating with faculty to ensure safe, efficient and high-quality learning experience
Registered NICU Nurse
Baylor University Medical Center
Dallas
06.2023 - Current
- Provide comprehensive care for preterm infants, including breastfeeding support, diagnostic testing, ventilator and respiratory management, NG/OG/G-tube feedings and pre and post-operative care
- Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams including physicians, respiratory therapists, OT/PT, social work and dietitians
- Participation in various committees to advance current practices
- Mentor new graduate NICU nurses and experienced hires in clinical skill labs and patient care
Nurse Technician
Baylor Scott & White
Dallas
03.2022 - 06.2023
- Assisted with patient care including feeding, vital signs, hygiene, ambulation and bedside support
- Transported patients, samples and laboratory materials; assisted with admissions and discharges
- Performed light clerical tasks as needed to support nursing staff
Emergency Department Nurse Extern
Medical City Emergency Department
Las Colinas
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Supported nursing staff with patient care including IV insertion, catheter management, EKGs and daily living activities
- Monitored and reported vital signs, identifying potential interventions
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Major and Sociology Minor
Baylor University
Waco & Dallas05.2023
Skills
- First Aid and CPR Training
- STABLE Certification
- EPIC Training
- EMR Training
- Interactive Teaching/Learning
- AED Certification
- BLS Certification
- NRP Certification
Timeline
Teaching Assistant
Louise Herrington School of Nursing
01.2025 - Current
Registered NICU Nurse
Baylor University Medical Center
06.2023 - Current
Emergency Department Nurse Extern
Medical City Emergency Department
01.2023 - 05.2023
Nurse Technician
Baylor Scott & White
03.2022 - 06.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Major and Sociology Minor
Baylor University
RESEARCH
Research Nurse, Baylor University Medical Center (IRB Project) — August 2025
- Assisting with data collection and organization for an ongoing IRB-approved neonatal research study
- Educating participants about the study, documenting protocol adherence and communicating with the IRB and study monitors
EBP Project: Infant Safe Sleep, Baylor University Medical Center (IRB Project) — August 2025
- Leading a hospital-based EBP initiative to improve infant safe sleep practices
- Review current literature and institutional policies to develop evidence-based recommendation
- Coordinate with multidisciplinary staff to implement best practices and monitor outcomes
- Guide data collection, analysis and reporting to support policies and practice improvements
The Incidence of Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome with the Opioid Epidemic in the Nonmetropolitan United States — October 2022 – December 2022
Strauss, S., Chiles, C., Stokes, E., Wood, E., Pinkerton, A., Davis, R. (2022) The Increasing Incidence of Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome with the Opioid Epidemic in the Nonmetropolitan United States. Baylor University Health Equity Symposium 2022, Poster Presentation. Baylor University, Dallas, TX.
Didactic Courses
Advanced Clinical Sciences
- Advanced Human Pathophysiology
- Embryonic & Developmental Physiology
- Advanced Newborn/Infant Pharmacotherapy
- Advanced Assessment & Diagnosis: Newborn/Infant
- Advanced Newborn/Infant Practicum
- The NICU Graduate
- Scientific Inquiry
- Translational Science
- Introduction to Statistical Methods
- Clinical Epidemiology
- Transforming Healthcare Organizations & Clinical Outcomes
- Theoretical Concepts of the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
- Servant Leadership in Advanced Practice Nursing
- Roles & Business of the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
- Policy & Implications for Healing
- Global Healthcare and Missions