Maya Shourie
Providence
Summary
Recent graduate from James Madison University with a major in Health Sciences and a minor in Chronic Illness, driven by a strong passion for health care. Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Therapeutic Options, currently pursuing a doctorate in occupational therapy. Experience as a compassionate Substitute Teacher demonstrates a solid understanding of child development, with proven skills in fostering student progression and managing behavioral challenges. Dedicated to maintaining engaging lesson plans while creating a positive learning environment.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Substitute Teacher
UCAP Providence RI
01.2025 - Current
- Implemented lesson plans to ensure continuity of education during teacher absences.
- Fostered a positive learning environment through effective classroom management techniques.
- Adapted instructional methods to accommodate diverse student needs and learning styles.
- Collaborated with school staff to support student academic performance and behavioral development.
Patient Care Technician
Commonwealth Center for Children and Adolescents
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Caring for patients according to their treatment plan
- Supervising patients both in groups and 1:1 as directed by nursing and clinical staff
- Ensuring the safety and wellbeing of patients
- Planning and participating in group and individual activities with patients
- Assisting assigned patients with activities of daily living
- Documenting changes in the patient’s behavior, vital signs, sleep pattern, food intake, hygiene, etc
Student Nurse - Clinical Assignment
Augusta Health
08.2022 - 11.2022
- Took vitals and helped with actives of daily living
- Screened patients
- Passed medicines
- Assisted doctors, nurses, PA's, and OT's
- Observed surgeries of patients
- 8+ hour shifts once a week
Student Nurse
Sentara RMH Hospital
08.2022 - 11.2022
- Clinical rotation on the OBGYN floor
- Helped laboring mothers through the delivery process
- Newborn assessments
- Gave newborn shots
- Checked newborns hearing
- Took care of babies in the nursery
- Gave first baths and showed the parents how to
- Checked on postpartum mothers and their recovery
- Provided education to the parents
- Feed, changed and took care of the babies
Student Nurse - Clinical Assignment
Augusta Health
07.2022 - 07.2022
- Worked in the psychiatric ward
- Took care of patients
- Gave medicines
- Led group education sessions
Student Nurse - Clinical Assignment
Augusta Health
02.2022 - 04.2022
- Charting
- Vital signs
- Preformed AccuChecks
- Gave bed baths and changed linens
- Administered medicine by mouth (PO)
- Removed IVs
- Observed respiratory therapists, sonographers, and operations in the operating room.
Nanny
Self Employed
05.2013 - 06.2021
- Look after and play with the children
- Help with the children’s homework
- Cook meals followed by cleaning up the kitchen and house
- Assist the children with getting ready for the day or bedtime
- 25 hours per month
Ambassador
Inova Fairfax Hospital
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Greeted patients and assisted them to their appointments
- Helped patients get to their rides home or ordered them rides if necessary
- Handed out stickers to patients
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Science
James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA12.2023
Bachelor of Science - Chronic Illness - Minor
James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA12.2023
Ph.D. - Occupational Therapy
Johnson And Wales University
Providence, RI05-2028
Skills
- Time Management
- Leadership
- Communication
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Vital Signs
- Medical Terminology
- Conflict management
- Epic
- OSHA
- EMR systems
- Clinical research
- Microsoft Word
Affiliations
AOTA
SOTA
Certification
- OSHA Certification September 2024
- HIPPA Training Certification September 2024
- Driver's License
- CPR Certification
- CITI certification June 2024 to June 2027
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Elementary
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
UCAP Providence RI
01.2025 - Current
Patient Care Technician
Commonwealth Center for Children and Adolescents
08.2023 - 05.2024
Student Nurse - Clinical Assignment
Augusta Health
08.2022 - 11.2022
Student Nurse
Sentara RMH Hospital
08.2022 - 11.2022
Student Nurse - Clinical Assignment
Augusta Health
07.2022 - 07.2022
Student Nurse - Clinical Assignment
Augusta Health
02.2022 - 04.2022
Ambassador
Inova Fairfax Hospital
06.2019 - 08.2019
Nanny
Self Employed
05.2013 - 06.2021
Bachelor of Science - Health Science
James Madison University
Bachelor of Science - Chronic Illness - Minor
James Madison University
Ph.D. - Occupational Therapy
Johnson And Wales University