Haley Hawkins
Fenton
Summary
Current Doctoral Occupational Therapy student who has experience in many different settings. I am a motivated individual that offers strong work ethic and punctuality. I am eager to continue learning and growing within a healthcare field.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Doctoral Capstone Student
Positively Pediatrics
12.2025 - Current
- Designed and implemented a capstone project focused on improving developmental milestone screening and early identification of delays within a pediatric primary care setting.
- Conducted developmental screenings to support early detection of motor, sensory, cognitive, feeding, and social-emotional concerns.
- Developed clear, family-friendly educational materials explaining developmental milestones, red flags, and next steps for caregivers.
- Streamlined referral pathways by creating resources to better understand referrals to OT, PT, speech therapy, and early intervention programs. and workflows
- Delivered parent education on age-appropriate developmental expectations, environmental enrichment, and home-based strategies to promote skill acquisition.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurse practitioners, medical assistants, and clinic leadership to promote interdisciplinary understanding of OT’s role in primary care.
- Analyzed clinic data to identify gaps in screening frequency, follow-up, and referral consistency, and provided actionable recommendations to improve services.
- Created a home exercise program toolkit and milestone-based handouts to support follow-through of developmental recommendations outside the clinic.
- Demonstrated strong skills in health education, systems thinking, advocacy for equitable early intervention access, and translating evidence into practical clinical strategies.
Occupational Therapy Intern
Maxwell Therapy
08.2025 - 11.2025
- Assisted in the evaluation and treatment of children with developmental delays, sensory processing challenges, fine motor deficits, and feeding concerns under supervision of an OTR/L.
- Led treatment sessions focusing on fine motor development, grasp patterns, handwriting readiness, bilateral coordination, functional play skills and more.
- Implemented sensory-based interventions including vestibular, proprioceptive, and tactile strategies to support regulation and participation.
- Collaborated with supervising therapists to create individualized treatment plans and adapt therapeutic activities to meet each child’s developmental needs.
- Engaged families in parent education by reviewing home exercise programs, demonstrating therapeutic activities, and answering general questions to support carryover at home.
- Documented session notes using clinic EMR, including SOAP notes, goal progress, and clinical observations in accordance with professional standards.
- Participated in interdisciplinary communication with speech and physical therapy team members to coordinate care and ensure consistent treatment approaches.
- Demonstrated strong professional behavior, time management, and therapeutic use of self during direct client care and team collaboration.
Occupational Therapy Intern
Hurley Medical Center
05.2025 - 08.2025
- Evaluated and treated of patients across trauma, medical-surgical, orthopedics, neuro, cardiac, burn, and ICU units under supervision of an OTR/L.
- Provided interventions to improve ADLs, functional mobility, activity tolerance, strength, cognition, and safety awareness in fast-paced acute and inpatient rehab settings.
- Conducted functional assessments including bed mobility, transfers, sit-to-stand, toileting, grooming, and self-feeding with appropriate safety precautions.
- Applied clinical reasoning to modify treatment activities based on medical status, vitals, lines/tubes, weight-bearing precautions, and post-surgical protocols.
- Educated patients and families on energy conservation techniques, adaptive equipment, safety strategies, discharge recommendations, and home-based carryover.
- Documented evaluations, daily treatment notes, and discharge summaries in the hospital EMR while meeting productivity and regulatory standards.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams including PT, SLP, nursing, case management, and physicians to support coordinated discharge planning.
- Demonstrated strong competency in safe patient handling, infection control, trauma-informed care, and navigating high-acuity environments.
Behavior Technician
INSPIRE Autism
01.2022 - 06.2023
- Provided 1:1 ABA therapy to children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder to support communication, social skills, emotional regulation, and daily living skills.
- Implemented individualized behavior intervention plans designed by Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs).
- Collected continuous data on target behaviors and skill progress using digital systems to ensure accurate tracking and treatment integrity.
- Taught functional communication skills, play skills, coping strategies, and adaptive behaviors using evidence-based ABA methods such as DTT, NET, and task analysis.
- Supported reduction of challenging behaviors by following proactive, teaching, and reactive strategies outlined by the BCBA team.
- Demonstrated strong rapport-building with clients, effective communication, professional boundaries, and flexibility in fast-paced clinical environments.
Education
Doctor of Occupational Therapy - Occupational Therapy
Concordia University
Ann Arbor, MI05-2026
Bachelor of Science - Recreational Therapy
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, Michigan, MI12-2022
Skills
- Fast learner
- Positive attitude
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Team collaboration
- Punctual and reliable
- Active listening
- Active learning
Certification
- CPR/BLS Certified 2025-2027
- Adult Mental Health First Aid Certified 2024-2027
- 2025-2026 HIPPA & OSHA Certified
- Biomedical CITI Training 2024-2028
- Social/Behavioral CITI Training 2024-2028
- Grant Proposal CITI Training 2024-2028
- MoCA Certified 2024-2026
Timeline
Doctoral Capstone Student
Positively Pediatrics
12.2025 - Current
Occupational Therapy Intern
Maxwell Therapy
08.2025 - 11.2025
Occupational Therapy Intern
Hurley Medical Center
05.2025 - 08.2025
Behavior Technician
INSPIRE Autism
01.2022 - 06.2023
Doctor of Occupational Therapy - Occupational Therapy
Concordia University
Bachelor of Science - Recreational Therapy
Central Michigan University