Maya Griffin
Campbell River 200-39 Nikola Road,Canada
Summary
Compassionate nurse with practical experience across hospital, acute care, long-term care, and community settings. Delivers safe, respectful, person-centered care with consistent attention to patient needs. Strong interpersonal skills support collaboration with patients, families, and care teams.
Overview
1
1
Certification
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Island Health
Campbell River, British Columbia
10.2025 - Current
Surgical LPN post op, pre op at CRGH from May 2026 to present.
Float/relief pool LPN at CRGH from Oct 2025 to May 2026.
Registered Community Health Worker (Home Care)
VIHA
Campbell River, Canada
08.2023 - Current
- Provide personal care and ADL support in clients' homes.
- Support clients with physical, cognitive, and emotional needs.
- Observe and report changes to the interdisciplinary team.
- Assist with medication reminders and care plan adherence.
- Collaborate with nurses, rehabilitation staff, and other health professionals.
- Documented client interactions and maintained accurate records in databases.
Clinical Experience
Discovery Community College Clinical Practicum (Island Health Sites)
10.2023 - 10.2025
- Supported LPNs and RNs in delivering safe and effective patient care across acute care, long-term care, and community settings.
- Administered oral, subcutaneous, and IV medications under supervision.
- Performed wound care, dressing changes, catheter care, catheter insertion, and ostomy care.
- Assisted in patient assessments and monitored vital signs during clinical rotations.
- Assisted with admissions, discharges, and care planning, including patient teaching and education.
- Provided dementia care, and mental health support.
- Monitored fluid balance, intake/output, and assisted with nutrition and hydration needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams
- Documented patient care accurately (PowerChart).
- Advocated for patient comfort, safety, and emotional support during procedures and daily care.
- Observed medical procedures in multiple departments to gain clinical experience.
Education
Diploma in Practical Nursing - Campbell River, BC
Discovery Community College
Campbell River, BC10.2025
Health Care Aide Program - Campbell River, BC
Discovery Community College
Campbell River, BC05.2023
Skills
- Medication administration
- Wound care and ostomy support
- Patient assessments and documentation
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Time management and organization
- Client and family communication
- Electronic health records proficiency
- Patient assessment
- Patient education
- HIPAA protocol adherence
- Emotional support strategies
- Vital signs monitoring
- Surgical care
- Clinical judgment
- Disease prevention
- Organized and detail oriented
- Discharge planning
- Health promotion
- Community-based resources
- Patient advocacy
Certification
- CPR-C & Standard First Aid, Canadian Red Cross, 2023
- Learning Hub courses completed, Transcript available upon request.
Awards
Diploma of Distinction, Care Aide Program, Received Honors.
Hobbies and Interests
- Backcountry skiing and Mount Cain Ski Patrol
- Yoga, camping, trail running, and hiking
- Community engagement, advocating for mental health and supporting Indigenous children
Volunteer Experience
- Mount Cain Ski Patrol, Campbell River, BC, 04/01/22 Present, provide first aid and emergency care in wilderness and ski-resort settings.
- Volunteer Trip, Rosarito, Mexico, 03/01/18. Fundraised $12,000 to support travel and volunteer work., Assisted in rebuilding orphanages, preparing food daily for 700+ unhoused people. Led daily activities for children, supported kitchen and meal prep.
References
Further references available upon request.
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Island Health
10.2025 - Current
Clinical Experience
Discovery Community College Clinical Practicum (Island Health Sites)
10.2023 - 10.2025
Registered Community Health Worker (Home Care)
VIHA
08.2023 - Current
Diploma in Practical Nursing - Campbell River, BC
Discovery Community College
Health Care Aide Program - Campbell River, BC
Discovery Community College