B.J. Harvey
Shawnee,KS
Summary
I am a confident Entry-Level Occupational graduate student that is passionate about offering client-centered care. With a determined work ethic, attention to detail, and a well-versed background, I believe I am well equipped to work in a wide variety of settings and provide the highest quality of care to all patients with whom I have the pleasure of working.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Occupational Therapy Capstone Student
Kansas Team Health- Mental Health Services
Lawrence, KS
01.2025 - 04.2025
- Facilitated psychoeducation groups related to topics such as stress management, anger management, communication skills.
- Provided emotional support to participants of the group.
- Researched current trends in college student mental health issues.
Occupational Therapy Capstone Student
KUMC Occupational Therapy Education Department
Kansas City, KS
01.2025 - 03.2025
- Collaborated with staff members to design curricula for new courses or programs.
- Developed and implemented course materials, such as syllabi, lectures, readings, assignments and exams.
- Developed and implemented innovative teaching methods to improve student engagement.
- Conducted research related to the field of study.
Occupational Therapy Fieldwork Student
Infant Toddler Services Of Johnson County
Overland Park, Kansas
08.2024 - 10.2024
- Provided therapeutic interventions to help patients improve their mobility, strength, coordination and sensory processing skills.
- Engaged with patients through meaningful conversations in order to build rapport and trust.
- Developed discharge plans for discharged patients that included recommendations for community resources and follow-up care.
- Monitored patient progress over time by conducting outcome measures such as standardized tests or questionnaires.
- Evaluated functional limitations due to physical impairments or disabilities while providing advice regarding strategies for improvement of functioning.
Occupational Therapy Fieldwork Student
American Stroke Foundation
Mission, Kansas
01.2024 - 03.2024
- Provided instruction in the use of assistive devices such as wheelchairs and walkers.
- Designed therapeutic activities to improve physical strength, coordination, balance, posture, sensory integration skills.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions focused on skill development or socialization goals.
- Developed treatment plans based on individual needs and goals.
Occupational Therapy Intern
Therapy Works
Lawrence, KS
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Assisted with physical therapy exercises prescribed by doctors or therapists.
- Assisted with physical therapy exercises under the direction of therapists or physicians.
- Managed and maintained equipment used in physical therapy and exercise programs.
- Prepared reports summarizing outcomes of physical therapy services provided by the facility.
Education
Doctor of Occupational Therapy - Occupational Therapy
University of Kansas Medical Center
Kansas City, KS05-2025
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
Baker University
Baldwin City, KS05-2022
Skills
- Patient evaluation
- Therapeutic interventions
- Group facilitation
- Verbal and written communication
- Team collaboration
- Assistive device training
- Time management
- Complex Problem-solving
Affiliations
- College Football Player; Baker University
- Student Governing Council Occupational Therapy Representative
- Coalition of Occupational Therapy Advocates of Diversity
- High School Football Coach
Accomplishments
- Ringle Health Professions Scholarship
- ASAHP KUMC School Of Health Professions Representative
- 2021 Heart of America Conference Defensive Player of The Year
- Baker University Football Captain
- 2022 Delta Tau Delta Senior of The Year
- 2021 Nurse Ruth Scholarship; Exemplary performance both on and off the field
Certification
- Certified Mental Health First Aid
- AHA CPR Certified
- Previously Held Exercise Physiologist Certification
Timeline
Occupational Therapy Capstone Student
Kansas Team Health- Mental Health Services
01.2025 - 04.2025
Occupational Therapy Capstone Student
KUMC Occupational Therapy Education Department
01.2025 - 03.2025
Occupational Therapy Fieldwork Student
Infant Toddler Services Of Johnson County
08.2024 - 10.2024
Occupational Therapy Fieldwork Student
American Stroke Foundation
01.2024 - 03.2024
Occupational Therapy Intern
Therapy Works
01.2022 - 05.2022
Doctor of Occupational Therapy - Occupational Therapy
University of Kansas Medical Center
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
Baker University
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