Talitha Hutchins
IU Health Methodist Hospital
Indianapolis,IN
1
Certification
26
years of professional experience
Dedicated healthcare professional with 26 years of experience delivering patient care across multidisciplinary environments, including orthopedic trauma units, rehabilitation facilities, and home health care. Expertise in both clinical and non-clinical settings, enhancing patient outcomes through comprehensive support and case management.
Work History
Care Management Consultant
4 Years 6 Months- Coordinate inpatient discharge plan for home, acute rehabilitation, subacute rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and hospice facilities after a hospital stay.
- Request referrals for follow-up primary care provider appointments, sub-acute and acute rehab facilities for inpatient rehabilitation service, home healthcare agencies for home care services, and durable medical equipment as needed for a safe discharge from the hospital.
- Communicate with Nursing Case Manager and Social Worker, primary care physician, bedside nurse, and family to determine the needs for a safe discharge plan for patients.
- Participated in daily huddles with medical team to facilitate discharge planning for patients and identify discharge barriers.
- Coordinate non-emergency ambulance, wheelchair van transport services to facilities and patients’ homes, as well as public transport service for non-medical attending patients.
- Discuss care goals with patients and families and families on goals of care recommendations for acute, sub-acute or long term acute rehabilitation requested by physical and occupational therapists.
- Informed patients and families about essential legal documents, including Medicare discharge rights, to enhance understanding of discharge process.
Clinical Tech Unit Secretary (CTUS)
5 Years- Assisted with patient care tasks in clinical settings.
- Managed 8-25 patients based on staffing levels, ensuring hygiene, mobilization, and infection prevention.
- Managed communication between patients and healthcare staff.
- Handled incoming calls from patients and healthcare providers to ensure effective communication.
- Organize and maintain patient's paper chart upon admission and discharge from unit. This includes filing and organization of patient protected information and medical information and medical records.
- Triage patient needs to relevant staff members to improve service delivery.
- Utilized Microsoft Office, Cerner, PowerChart, and TeleTracking for administrative tasks.
Certified Nursing Assistant
2 Years 9 Months- Supported patients with daily life skills, including showering, feeding, toileting, dressing, and peri care to enhance comfort and dignity.
- Collaborated with licensed staff nurse to deliver comprehensive direct and indirect patient care, improving patient well-being.
- Observe and report changes in the patient’s condition to charge nurse.
- Facilitated patient mobility and transfers using manual and specialized equipment, including hoyer lift and gate belt, ensuring safety and comfort.
- Take/document vitals, empty/document foley output, document nutrition intake/output.
- Maintain an organized, clean, and safe environment.
Certified Nursing Assistant/Home Health Aid
1 Year 7 Months- Assisted patients with showering, feeding, toileting, and dressing in home, promoting hygiene and comfort.
- Prepared meals for patients following specific dietary guidelines.
- Take note of client’s conditions, progress, and changes to charge nurse
- Documented client’s conditions, progress, and changes for charge nurse to ensure quality care.
- Maintained organized, clean, and safe environment, enhancing client safety and wellbeing.
Direct Care Staff
2 Years 8 Months- Supported daily living activities, including showering, cooking, cleaning, and grocery shopping.
- Assist with daily life skills; showering/bathing, cooking, cleaning, grocery shopping.
- Managed and redirected disruptive behaviors to foster a positive environment in community and home.
- Redirect disruptive behaviors in the community and home.
Unit Assistant
9 Months- Collect patient’s information upon arrival for surgical admission.
- Constructed patient charts at admission, organized and updated them post-discharge, and prepared for the next day's procedures.
- Triaged calls from admission desk to nursing stations to ensure timely response to patient needs.
- Prepared patients for surgery by ensuring all necessary equipment and supplies were ready.
- Measured vitals, documented patient weight and height, and gathered urine samples.
- Provide patients with small snacks, toileting, and dressing before discharge.
- Assisted patients with small snacks, toileting, and dressing prior to discharge to enhance comfort and readiness.
Change Over Assistan
8 Years 1 Month- Cleaned surgical suites to ensure a sterile environment for procedures., and set up sterile surgical suites.
- Assisted with sterile surgical preps to maintain compliance with safety protocols.
- Assisted surgical tech, nurses, and doctors in surgical cases by retrieving necessary supplies.
- Supplied OR with proper attire, warm water, blankets, and essential surgical supplies to support efficient surgical operations.
Education
Associate Degree - Health Service
Diploma - Medical Records
Certified Nursing Assistant - Nursing Assistant
GED
Skills
Knowledge of medical terminology
chart review
care coordination
documentation review
Medicare and Medicaid
and provider communication.
Computer: Word
Excel
and PowerPoint
Cerner/Oracle Health
Carport
TeleTracking
Attention to detail
critical thinking
communication skills
time management
customer service
problem solving
conflict resolution
empathy
compassion
and interpersonal skills.
Discharge planning
Patient engagement
Project management
Clinic knowledge
Client support
Employee motivation
Certification
- Leadership, Indiana University Health - June-December 2025
Section name
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Timeline
Care Management Consultant
IU Health Methodist Hospital
04.2022 - CurrentRead More
Clinical Tech Unit Secretary (CTUS)
IU Health Methodist Hospital
04.2017 - 04.2022Read More
Certified Nursing Assistant
Kindred Healthcare
07.2014 - 04.2017Read More
Certified Nursing Assistant/Home Health Aid
Interim Health Care
12.2012 - 07.2014Read More
Direct Care Staff
Fresh New Start LLC
07.2010 - 03.2013Read More
Unit Assistant
Parkview Hospital
09.2008 - 06.2009Read More
Change Over Assistan
Parkview Hospital
08.2000 - 09.2008Read More
Anthis Career, Fort Wayne Community Schools
GED
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Youngstown State University
Associate Degree from Health Service
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University of Phoenix
Diploma from Medical Records
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Quality Training of Fort Wayne
Certified Nursing Assistant from Nursing Assistant
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