Soufia Mankarious
Somerset,NJ
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse with 4+ years of experience providing high-quality care in surgical oncology, medical-surgical, telemetry, and intermediate care settings. Proven leadership experience serving as Interim Nurse Manager, overseeing staff operations, scheduling, patient care standards, and professional development initiatives. Skilled in patient education, interdisciplinary collaboration, quality improvement, and evidence-based nursing practice.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Surgical - Oncology Unit
Jack and Cheryl Morris Cancer Center
03.2021 - Current
- Adhered to ERAS (Enhanced Recovery After Surgery) protocols to ensure proper recovery of surgical patients.
- Managed care for up to 6 patients with multiple acuities which included telemetry, medical-surgical, and intermediate care.
- Tended to patients with a variety of medical devices including; Foley catheters, JP drains, chest tubes, nephrostomy tubes, tracheostomies, ostomies, etc.
- Rotated in multiple positions such as charge nurse and preceptor.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and patient care plans.
- Educated patients and caregivers on proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, and safe medication use.
Interim Nurse Manager
Robert Wood Johnson Hospital
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Promoted professional development opportunities to encourage nurses to pursue continuous training.
- Openly communicated expectations for staff development and increased standards of care
- Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians, and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
- Established and continuously optimized unit schedules and individual work assignments.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ashland University Dwight Schar College of Nursing & Health Sciences
Mansfield, OH12-2020
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology (Minor in Sociology)
Rutgers University
New Brunswick, NJ06-2016
Skills
- Calm Under Pressure
- Critical Decision Maker
- Clinical Judgment based on Assessment
- Time Management
- Organization
- Effective Communication and Collaboration
- Intermediate Care, Charge Nurse, Preceptor
Languages
Arabic
English
Certification
- Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers - Expires 8/2027
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support- Expires 11/2026
Professional Committees
- Pulse Check Committee Co-Chair
- Performance Improvement Committee
- Wound Collaborative (HAPI) Committee
- Unit Based Council
Timeline
Interim Nurse Manager
Robert Wood Johnson Hospital
06.2023 - 08.2023
Registered Nurse, Surgical - Oncology Unit
Jack and Cheryl Morris Cancer Center
03.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ashland University Dwight Schar College of Nursing & Health Sciences
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology (Minor in Sociology)
Rutgers University