Sita Runk
Paradise
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Landscape Gardener
Self-employeed
Paradise
08.2023 - Current
- Planted bulbs, bushes, trees and flowers to enhance environment.
- Performed transplanting, cultivating, trimming, fertilization and pruning tasks.
- Decorated gardens, paths and beds with stones or plants.
- Planned and designed outdoor living spaces, including patios, decks, pathways and water features.
- Constructed irrigation systems to maintain watering needs of landscaped areas.
- Cared for lawns by mulching, aerating, weeding or grubbing.
- Maintained or repaired tools or equipment for safety and longevity.
- Operated landscaping equipment to maintain grounds and remove trees.
- Provided guidance on proper care of plants such as trimming, mowing and watering schedules.
- Checked machinery and performed routine maintenance to prevent malfunction.
- Responded quickly to customer inquiries and concerns to drive customer satisfaction and maximize retention.
- Educated clients and community members on sustainable gardening practices and environmental stewardship.
- Monitored plant health, diagnosing issues and applying treatments to prevent disease and pests.
- Adjusted amount of water consumption using irrigation methods to prevent waste.
- Installed and maintained irrigation systems to ensure efficient water use and plant hydration.
- Pruned trees and shrubs to encourage healthy growth and shape the landscape aesthetically.
- Ensured compliance with all safety regulations while performing work duties.
- Cared for grounds by mulching, aerating, and edging around flower beds and walkways.
- Transplanted trees and shrubs from one area to another within a property.
- Maintained existing landscapes by pruning, weeding and fertilizing plants.
- Selected appropriate plant material based on climate conditions of the region.
- Advised customers on plant, flower or shrubbery care.
- Answered customer questions regarding plant growing conditions and proper care.
- Winterized irrigation systems and restarted systems in spring.
- Fertilized, cultivated, and weeded soil to deliver steady supply of nutrients to plants.
- Implemented water-conservation practices, including drought-resistant plants and rainwater harvesting.
- Managed garden waste, composting organic materials, and disposing of non-compostable debris responsibly.
Registered Nurse
Sutter Maternity and Surgery Center
Santa Cruz
09.2008 - 06.2023
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Collaborated with health groups to plan or implement programs designed to improve overall health of communities.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
- Assisted physicians during examinations or surgical procedures.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
Registered Nurse
Community Hospital of Monterey Peninsula
Monterey
10.2007 - 09.2008
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Collaborated with health groups to plan or implement programs designed to improve overall health of communities.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
- Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
Education
Associate of Science - Environmental Horticulture
Butte College
Oroville, CA05-2026
Associate of Science - Nursing Science
Fresno City College
Fresno, CA05-2006
Skills
- Irrigation systems
- Plant health monitoring
- Sustainable gardening
- Plant care guidance
- Customer service
- Project management
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Customer service and assistance
- Plant selection and care advising
- Grounds maintenance
- Work organization and prioritization
- Maintenance management
- Shrub trimming
- Mulching
- Trimming and weeding
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Self motivation
- Flower pruning and watering
- Community outreach
- Greenhouse operations
- Performance improvement
- Professional demeanor
- Horticultural tools
Affiliations
- Excellent communication skills
- Team Player
- Great organizational skills
- Professional
- Riliable
Accomplishments
- 4.0 GPA
- Phi Theta Kappa honor student
- Community volunteer outreach programs
Certification
- Irrigation design and application certification
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Landscape Gardener
Self-employeed
08.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Sutter Maternity and Surgery Center
09.2008 - 06.2023
Registered Nurse
Community Hospital of Monterey Peninsula
10.2007 - 09.2008
Associate of Science - Environmental Horticulture
Butte College
Associate of Science - Nursing Science
Fresno City College
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