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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Career Highlights
Military Information
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Katherine Brunner

Iwakuni

Summary

Professional Summary


Dynamic and adaptable professional with a rich background in human resources and healthcare, notably as a Human Resources Assistant at IPAC and a Hospital Corpsman in the United States Navy. Excelled in managing sensitive information, ensuring compliance with federal regulations, and providing exceptional customer service. Skilled in database maintenance and interpersonal relations, I consistently enhance operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Human Resources Assistant (MIL/OA), GS-0203-04

Installation Personnel Admin Office (IPAC)
05.2023 - Current
  • Managed oversight of the DEERS/RAPIDS site on the installation and supported staff.
  • Accountable for the control, verification, and issuance of military Common Access Card (CAC), resetting of CAC Personal Identification Numbers (PIN), and issuance of Military Identification (USID) cards for active-duty military, Reserve and National Guard members, dependents, civilian, contractors, MLC/IHA personnel, and other eligible recipients.
  • Utilized experience and knowledge of operational functions to apply and interpret various rules, regulations, procedures, and precedents related to CAC and USID card functions.
  • Managed the security of RAPIDS workstations.
  • Oversaw User Administration, Ordering, Management, and Accountability of CAC stock and consumables, Policy and Procedure Compliance, Site Administration Documentation and Training, and the Use of the Automated Card Management System.
  • Performed duties of DEERS/RAPIDS Workstation Staff as required.
  • Completed RAPIDS Verifying Officials (VO) Desktop Certification and RAPIDS Verifying Officials (VO) Deployable Certification training for new staff.
  • Provided administrative support using various office automation software to produce a wide range of correspondence.
  • Reviewed reports, forms, documents, and related information concerning military and family members.
  • Obtained specific data required for completion, verification, and updating of forms and records.
  • Ensured files and records were current, complete, and accurate in accordance with regulations, policies, and procedures.
  • Maintained files, correspondence, regulations, directives, and other documents.
  • Processed documents for military members, their dependents, and other civilians to obtain common access cards, military, and dependents ID cards.
  • Answered and redirected incoming phone calls for office.

Hospital Corpsman

United States Navy
12.2019 - 05.2022
  • Answer and transfer telephone calls or take messages.
  • Schedule appointments and receive customers or visitors.
  • Provided leadership, delegation, and exceptional medical service in high-pressure situations.
  • Contributed to medical evacuations and transport of patients to other medical facilities.
  • Monitored vital signs and documented temperature, pulse and blood pressure to assess patient condition.
  • Maintained operational organization by ensuring equipment functionality, inventory levels and employee medical training.
  • Provide general information to staff, clients, or the public.
  • Enrolling patients and family members with DEERS, AHLTA and CHCS

systems.

  • Utilizing Word and Excel creating and editing routine correspondence and other

reports.

  • Copy, file, and update paper and electronic documents via CHCS and AHLTA. Prepare and process bills and other office documents.
  • Collect information and perform data entry using Excel.
  • Safeguarding patient records and ensuring that everyone complies with the

HIPAA standards.

  • Provided emergency medical care and conducted physical exams and interviews to gain medical history and relevant health data.

Hospital Corpsman

United States Navy
10.2018 - 12.2019
  • Responsible for managing patients' health records and history.
  • Provided leadership, delegation, and exceptional medical service in high-pressure situations.
  • Duties include gathering and filing patient information, also processing requests of medical records for retirement or separation.
  • Preparing patient charts and gathering information and documents from patients.
  • Updated patients and family members with DEERS, AHLTA and CHCS systems.
  • Ensuring that the medical records are organized, accurate and complete.
  • Creating digital copies of paperwork and storing the records electronically.
  • Filing the paperwork and reports of inpatients quickly and accurately.
  • Safeguarding patient records and ensuring that everyone complies with the HIPAA standards.
  • Transferring data into the facility's main system database.
  • Processing the records for admitting and discharging patients.

Hospital Corpsman

United States Navy
10.2016 - 10.2018
  • Responsible for assisting Doctors and Nurses in providing care to the new mothers and their infants
  • Duties include recording vitals and feeding, assessing infants, generating car seat challenges to the infants that were 2.5kg or below

Education

Bachelor of Science - Health Care Administration

American Public University Systems
12-2025

Associate of Applied Science - Healthcare Administration

American Public University Systems
12-2023

Skills

  • Specialized knowledge of federal employment and military spouse and veterans' Preference
  • Manages and organizes record information
  • Personnel records maintenance
  • Training support
  • Customer service
  • Attention to detail
  • Gathering resource materials
  • Administrative support
  • Developing resource materials
  • Providing information to staff
  • Case management
  • Conflict management

Career Highlights

Team Leadership: 10+ years dedicated communication and effective delegation involving clearly defining responsibilities, setting measurable goals, and following up on tasks.

Communication: Involved in active listening to understand the team's needs and concerns.

Conflict resolution: Addressing disagreements calmly and finding solutions that satisfy everyone involved.

Military Information

Military Veteran, Secret clearance, BLS Certified, Medical Secretary Certified, Nurse Assistant Certified

Timeline

Human Resources Assistant (MIL/OA), GS-0203-04

Installation Personnel Admin Office (IPAC)
05.2023 - Current

Hospital Corpsman

United States Navy
12.2019 - 05.2022

Hospital Corpsman

United States Navy
10.2018 - 12.2019

Hospital Corpsman

United States Navy
10.2016 - 10.2018

Bachelor of Science - Health Care Administration

American Public University Systems

Associate of Applied Science - Healthcare Administration

American Public University Systems
Katherine Brunner