Lukas Paltanavicius

Motivated and compassionate new nursing graduate December 2025, seeking a Registered Nurse position in an Intensive Care unit. Dedicated to providing safe, evidence-based and centered care for critically ill patients. Experienced in complex medical-surgical environments through multiple clinical rotations, demonstrating strong assessment skills, clinical judgement, and adaptability under pressure. Brings a proven work ethic, communication skills and teamwork developed through years of professional experience and self-directed contracting work.

Medical-Surgical Unit - Franciscan Health Olympia Fields, Olympia Fields, IL Student Nurse | March 2024 - May 2024 (96 hrs.)

• Delivered bedside care, performed patient assessments, observed emergency responses, and early recognition of complications in post-surgical patients.

Labor and Delivery Unit – Northwestern Palos Hospital, Palos Heights, IL Student Nurse | August 2024 – September 2024 (48 hrs.)

• Performed frequent assessments, monitored vital signs, fetal heart tracing, and maternal status. Observed and supported emergency interventions such as urgent C sections and postpartum complications.

Medical-Surgical Unit - OSF Little Company of Mary Hospital, Evergreen Park, IL Student Nurse | October 2024 - December 2024 (90 hrs.)

• Administered medications, performed wound and IV care, supported patient education and discharge planning under RN supervision.

Medical-Surgical Unit - Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, IL Student Nurse | January 2025 - May 2025 (90 hrs.)

• Managed care for high-acuity adult patients with multiple comorbidities, strengthened skills in monitoring hemodynamic stability, interpreting lab values, and responding to rapid patient changes.

Psychiatric Clinical Experience – Riveredge Hospital, Forest Park, IL Student Nurse | February 2025 (24 hrs.)

• Utilized de-escalation, therapeutic communication, and crisis intervention to ensure patient and staff safety. Supported patients with acute psychiatric diagnoses.

Medical-Surgical Unit - Silver Cross Hospital, New Lenox, IL Student Nurse | August 2025 - November 2025 (48 hrs.)

• Provided comprehensive care for patients with post-surgical and acute medical conditions focusing on early recognition of deterioration and clinical prioritization.

Basic Life support, BLS American Heart Association