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Katherine Sterner, MSN, RN, FNP

Katherine Sterner, MSN, RN, FNP


3108 Glenn-Don Drive
Anchorage Alaska 99504
907.952.3428
Email: kathysterner@hotmail.com

Family Nurse Practisioner
Practice Location: South Central Foundation

Kathy, is a graduate from Mountain State University with a Master of Science degree in Physician Assistant and Bachelor of Science in Medical Science. Joe has clinical experience as an Army Field Medic and as a Health Care Specialist. Current assignment is as a Mid Level Clinician in McGrath Alaska attached to the Indian Health Service. He has received training in Aeromedical Evacuation from the Air Force and served with the 156 Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron in Charlotte North Carolina. As a Marine stationed at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, his primary duty was Crash Fire Rescue were he was trained in triage, mass casualty evacuation, EMT skills, and recovery of personnel from downed aircraft. Civilian job history includes Home Health Care as a Certified Nurse Assistant, and in a Medical Intensive Care Unit as a CNA II. During undergraduate studies, Joe tutored in the basic sciences, such as chemistry and biology. His hobbies include exercise, computer science, photography, foreign language and travel.



Job Objective
My professional object is to continue my eighteen-year history in the Uniformed Services of the United States, as a Commissioned Corps Officer and Physician Assistant. The Uniformed Services have giving me the opportunity to travel, affording me the chance for personal growth. Working in foreign environments has taught me how to relate to people of various ethnicities, cultures, and creeds. Leadership and responsibility are assets that have been instilled in my character by the military. Above all I have learned the value of loyalty from my supervisors and from subordinates. I am also exploring opportunities in other institutions, civilian or government, which will allow me to grow and learn and experience new operational settings. My education and work experience will make me an asset to any unit to which I am assigned. If you have any questions please contact me at the above address at your convenience.


Work Experience
  • US Public Health Service

  • Grade Level: O-2e Lieutenant jg
    Indian Health Service (Alaska)IHS McGrath Health Center11/2004 to Present
    Physician Assistant. Full spectrum of patient care, in a rural Alaskan setting.

  • US Army/Air National Guard

  • Grade Level: E-5 Sergeant
    WV Army NGWV Army NG Medical Command09/2001 to 11/2004
    NC Army NG230th Sp BN Co C (Medical)01/2000 to 09/2001
    NC Air National Guard156 Aeromedical Evacuation10/1998 to 01/2000
    NC Army NG230th Sp BN Co C (Medical) 10/1995 to 10/1998
    Field Combat Medic 91B. Triage of patients in treatment section. Sick call screening. Life support and patient stabilization. Minor medical procedures and SOAP note initiation. Aeromedical Evacuation 4N, Advance life support and patient stabilization and transport via C-130. Health Care Specialist 91W. Enlistment and reenlistment physicals. Deployment screening. Phlebotomy and immunizations checks.

  • Part Time Nursing Assistant

  • Grade Level: 6.50/Hr
    Pitt County Memorial HospitalMedical Intensive Care CNA 03/2000 - 06/2000
    Interim Home Health CareGreenville, NC Home Health Care08/1999 - 03/2000
    CNA II Greenville, NC (1998 to 2000 between semesters and school breaks) Certified Nursing Assistant 1. Home health care duties, wound care, assistance with activity of daily living. Certified Nursing Assistant 2 Medical Intensive Care Unit, monitoring vitals, oral and hygiene care, custodial maintenance of patient area, assisting in medical and nursing duties.

  • United States Marine Corps

  • Grade Level: E-4 Corporal
    MCAS Cherry Point, NC MWSS 274 Crash Rescue03/1991 - 03/1995
    Crash Crewman. Extraction of downed air crews and passengers. Area security of crash sites. Structural fire fighting and basic EMT duties.

  • United States Army

  • Grade Level: E-4 Spec-4
    8th ASOG (GER)OL-S09/1996 - 07/1989
    1st Armored Division (GER) Aco 2/6th Infantry07/1985 - 09/1996
    Infantryman Fire Team Leader, Combat Life Saver, Tactical Air Control. Area security


    Education
    Mountain State University
    PO Box 9003
    Beckley, WV 25802
    Degree: Master of Science in Physician Assistant..............Jan, 2003 to Jun, 2004
    Degree: Bachelor of Science in Medical Science...............Aug, 2001 to Dec, 2002

    Carteret Community College
    3505 Arendal Street
    Morehead City, NC 28557
    Degree: Associate in Arts (Honors)..................................May, 1995 to Aug 1997


    Qualifications and Special Skills
    NCCPA Certified
    Fluent in speaking, reading and writing Spanish, basic (tourist) understanding of German
    Computer Literate, Microsoft Office (Power Point, Spread Sheets, Word Processing)
    ACLS certified until 2005


    Deployments
    MissionDuty
    REFORGER 1985 (Return of Forces to Germany) Responsibility was to minimize maneuver damage to agricultural sites by armored and heavy units in Northern Germany.
    Team Work 92 Bodo, Norway Crash Rescue support of deployed Marine and Navy air crews flying over the Arctic Circle
    Hurricane Fran/Bertha, Eastern North Carolina 1996 Aided in the evacuation of stranded residents in coastal areas
    Memorial Day Flood, West Virginia 2004 Medical support of military and civilian clean up crews deployed to the Logan county floods
    Hurricane Ivan, West Virginia 2004 Medical support for the Northern West Virginia counties?floods that resulted from Hurricane Ivan? remnant: tropical depression Ivan

    Military Training
    Service Branch Course
    Army Infantry School
    Army Platoon Confidence Training
    Army Combat life Saver
    Marine Corps Marine Combat Training
    Navy Aircraft Firefighting and Rescue
    Navy Hazardous Waste Handler's Course
    Air Force Space Shuttle Orbiter Familiarization Course
    Air Force Space Shuttle Orbiter Fire/Rescue Procedures
    Army Combat Medic Course
    Air Force Aeromedical Evacuation Technician Course
    Air Force Survival Evasion Resistance and Escape

    Awards
    Commission Officers Association USPHS - 2005
    Army Achievement Medal (2nd Award) - 2004
    Army Commendation Medal - 2003
    Army Achievement Medal - 2003
    Air Force Training Ribbon - 1998
    Armed Forces Service Medal - 1998
    Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal - 1997
    Humanitarian Service Medal - 1997
    Marine Corps Good Conduct - 1994
    Navy Arctic Service Ribbon - 1992
    National Defense Service Medal - 1991
    Army Overseas Service Ribbon - 1988
    Army Good Conduct - 1988
    Army Service Ribbon - 1985

    Basic Air Crew Wings - 1999
    Expert Infantry Badge - 1986

    Sergeant Major's Award for AT - 1998
    BN Soldier of the Quarter - 1996


    Personal Data
    Citizenship.............USA
    Birth Date..............1966 MAR 16
    Marriage Status......Wife Hoi Ling Daughter Zoe
    Hobbies.................Photography, Travel, Linguistics, Exercise, Scuba, and Current Events


    References
    Out of respect for my personal and professional references' privacy I will forward them upon request.




    © 2004 LTCOL Sterner USAF RET
    CV updated 2005 Jan 01