Lorelei Leflar
Graduate Nurse Practitioner
Rocanville,SK
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, advanced clinical practices and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused leader and life-long learner.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
4
4
Certification
Work History
RN – Operating Room - Casual
Clearpoint Health Network
Regina, SK
05.2022 - Current
- Still employed
- Simultaneously employed with other employers
- Administered preoperative and postoperative care to ensure patient safety and comfort.
RN – Weekend medical coverage on Nutrien industrial site - Part-time
Haztech Energy Corp.
Rocanville, SK
05.2022 - 05.2025
- Contract completed
- Worked simultaneously with other employment
- Independently conducted thorough assessments, developing individualized treatment plans based on employee needs.
- Consulted with hospital staff and physicians as necessary for transfer of clients to elevated levels of care
Contract – RN – Operating Room
Solutions Staffing Inc.
Kamloops, BC
04.2024 - 04.2024
- Travel contract completed
- Provided perioperative nursing care in various services within a large teaching hospital
Contract – RN – Operating Room
Travel Nurse Across America
Harlingen, Texas
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Travel contract completed
- Provided perioperative nursing care in various services within a large teaching hospital
RN – Rural Acute Care - Casual
Saskatchewan Health Authority – Former Regina Qu’Appelle Health Region
Moosomin, SK
08.2021 - 12.2022
- Working 4 positions simultaneously.
- Administered patient care, ensuring adherence to safety, ethical, professional and healthcare standards.
RN – Endoscopy and Operating Room - Casual
Saskatchewan Health Authority – Former Sunrise Region
Yorkton, SK
10.2020 - 12.2022
- Working multiple positions simultaneously
- Administered patient care, ensuring adherence to established protocols and safety standards within the perioperative and endoscopy environments.
- Administered monitored sedation as needed for procedures under the supervision of the surgeon performing the endoscopy.
RN - Operating Room - Casual
Alberta Health Services
Fort Saskatchewan, AB
05.2019 - 06.2019
- Provided perioperative nursing care.
- I had to abruptly resign from the position due to an unexpected relocation for husband's work
Travel RN – Operating Room and Endoscopy; Some PACU - Full-time
Travel Nurse Across America
USA contracts: Billings Clinic Hospital, Billings, MT; Presbyterian Downtown, Albuquerque, NM; Vidant Chowan Hospital, Edenton, NC
08.2017 - 07.2018
- Delivered exceptional patient care in operating room and endoscopy settings across diverse healthcare facilities.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes and procedural efficiency.
- Chose to travel for one year as a family – 3 contracts fulfilled
Prenatal instructor – sessional part-time
Okanagan College
Revelstoke, BC
12.2015 - 07.2017
- Developed and delivered engaging course content to enhance expectant parents learning outcomes.
- Collaborated with local healthcare providers and management staff to ensure program outcomes met community needs and expectations.
RN – Operating Room and Endoscopy – Casual
Interior Health
Salmon Arm, BC
06.2015 - 07.2017
- Worked simultaneously with 2 other positions.
- Resigned due to a change in husband's employment.
- Assisted in surgical preparations, ensuring sterile environments and availability of necessary instruments.
- Collaborated with surgeons and anesthesia teams to optimize patient care during operations.
- Trained and mentored junior nursing staff on operating room protocols and best practices.
Site RN – Assisted living – Part-time flex hours
Halcion Assisted Living Society
Revelstoke, BC
11.2015 - 06.2017
- Worked simultaneously with two other positions.
- Developed and updated patient care plans, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards and best practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance resident outcomes and service delivery.
- Supervised healthcare staff, providing mentorship and guidance in healthcare practices.
- Provided education to facilitate mandatory certification needs of staff.
- Managed medication administration processes, ensuring accuracy in dosages and compliance with policies.
Academic Assistant II (Nursing Instructor Simulation Centre) - Full-time
University of Lethbridge
Lethbridge, AB
08.2008 - 07.2012
- Managed communication between faculty and students to enhance engagement and address concerns.
- Assisted in the development of academic support materials for student success initiatives.
- Coordinated simulation centre scheduling with faculty and student needs.
- Enhanced student comprehension by providing one-on-one assistance and group tutoring sessions.
- Organized extracurricular activities that aligned with course content to extend learning beyond the classroom setting.
- Managed simulation centre materials inventory, ensuring timely procurement of supplies needed for instructional activities.
- Assisted in curriculum development, ensuring alignment with educational standards and learning objectives.
Clinical Coordinator – Primary Care - Full-time
Campbell Clinic West
Lethbridge, AB
09.2007 - 08.2008
- Coordinated patient care initiatives to enhance service delivery and improve patient outcomes.
- Developed and implemented operational protocols for clinical staff to streamline workflows.
- Conducted regular audits to ensure adherence to regulatory standards and quality assurance measures.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize treatment plans for patients.
- Led initiatives aimed at improving patient satisfaction through feedback analysis and process refinement.
- Utilized electronic health record systems to maintain accurate patient documentation and data integrity.
Clinical Coordinator Surgical Suite - Full-time
Chinook Regional Hospital
Lethbridge, AB
05.2005 - 09.2007
- Supervised and managed daily activities of clinical team consisting of several physicians, nurses, and support staff.
- Managed scheduling and resource allocation for efficient perioperative services.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize perioperative care for patients.
- Utilized electronic health record systems to maintain accurate documentation and data integrity.
- Mentored new clinical staff members for proper onboarding and orientation processes.
- Worked closely with clinic administrators to maintain a safe, clean and well-organized environment in which patients could receive care.
- Enhanced interdisciplinary collaboration through effective communication and coordination among healthcare team members.
Travel RN – Operating Room – FT
Travel Nurse across America, Hospital Support, etc
Various small and large hospitals throughout the United States
09.1998 - 05.2005
- Delivered high-quality patient care in diverse perioperative settings across multiple states
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient-centered care
- Mentored junior nurses, fostering professional development and enhancing team performance
- Implemented best practices for infection control, ensuring patient safety and compliance with regulations
- Demonstrated adaptability when assigned to different locations or environments as needed, seamlessly integrating into diverse healthcare teams while maintaining exceptional performance levels.
- Safeguarded patient privacy rights through diligent compliance with HIPAA regulations during all interactions with medical records and personal information.
RN – Operating Room - FT
Chinook Regional Hospital
Lethbridge, AB, Canada
05.1996 - 09.1998
- Coordinated with surgeons and staff to deliver safe patient care during operations.
- Maintained a sterile environment within the operating room, reducing the risk of infection.
- Evaluated surgical instruments and equipment for readiness, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
- Mentored new nurses entering the profession, guiding them through their initial experiences within the operating room setting.
- Prepared equipment and supplies necessary for each surgical procedure, ensuring availability when needed by surgeons.
- Performed pre-operative assessments to prepare patients for surgery.
- Promoted a culture of teamwork within the surgical suite by fostering open communication and collaboration among colleagues.
RN – Long-term Care - PT, RN- Operating Room - PT
Keir Care Centre/Barrhead General Hospital
Barrhead, AB, Canada
10.1991 - 04.1994
- Provided exceptional nursing care to elderly and other populations as required.
- Administered medications and treatments per physician instructions, ensuring patient safety and compliance with protocols.
- Monitored vital signs and patient conditions, promptly reporting changes to healthcare providers for timely intervention.
- Educated patients and families on health management, enhancing understanding of medical conditions and treatment options.
- Implement infection control measures, contributing to a safe environment for patients and staff within the facility.
RN – Rural Acute Care - Casual
Crowsnest Pass Health Care Centre and Pincher Creek Hospital
Blairmore, AB
07.1991 - 10.1991
- Administered patient care, ensuring adherence to safety and hygiene standards.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement personalized care plans.
Education
Master of Nursing/Nurse Practitioner -
05-2026
Expected graduation in August 2026
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
01-2012
Completed one course – moved out of province
Post Diploma Bachelor of Nursing Degree - undefined
01-2009
Perioperative Nursing Certificate - undefined
01-1994
RN Diploma - undefined
01-1991
Skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Patient safety
- Critical thinking
- Clinical assessments
- Patient advocacy
- HIPAA compliance
- Patient and family education
- Adapting to change
- Verbal and written communication
Languages
English
Certification
- 2026-11-30: Registered Nurse (RN) - Practising, College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan, Regina, SK, Canada
- 2027-03-31: Registered Nurse (RN) – multijurisdictional practising, British Columbia College of Nurses & Midwives, Vancouver, BC, Canada
- 2026-12-31: Registered Nurse (RN) - Practising, Montana State Board of Nursing, Helena, MT, USA
- 2026-10-31: BCLS, Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation, Canada
- Currently in progress: Pilates instructor certification
- No expiry – obtained in 2016: ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training), Canadian Mental Health Association, Salmon Arm, BC, Canada
- No expiry – obtained in 2006: Living Leadership: Principles of Effective Management, Chinook Health/Lethbridge Community College, Lethbridge, AB, Canada
- No expiry – obtained in 2011: METI and other Simulator Instructor training, METI, etc, Tampa, Florida, USA and Las Vegas, NV
Timeline
Contract – RN – Operating Room - Solutions Staffing Inc.
04.2024 - 04.2024
Contract – RN – Operating Room - Travel Nurse Across America
01.2024 - 04.2024
RN – Operating Room - Casual - Clearpoint Health Network
05.2022 - Current
RN – Weekend medical coverage on Nutrien industrial site - Part-time - Haztech Energy Corp.
05.2022 - 05.2025
RN – Rural Acute Care - Casual - Saskatchewan Health Authority – Former Regina Qu’Appelle Health Region
08.2021 - 12.2022
RN – Endoscopy and Operating Room - Casual - Saskatchewan Health Authority – Former Sunrise Region
10.2020 - 12.2022
RN - Operating Room - Casual - Alberta Health Services
05.2019 - 06.2019
Travel RN – Operating Room and Endoscopy; Some PACU - Full-time - Travel Nurse Across America
08.2017 - 07.2018
Prenatal instructor – sessional part-time - Okanagan College
12.2015 - 07.2017
Site RN – Assisted living – Part-time flex hours - Halcion Assisted Living Society
11.2015 - 06.2017
RN – Operating Room and Endoscopy – Casual - Interior Health
06.2015 - 07.2017
Academic Assistant II (Nursing Instructor Simulation Centre) - Full-time - University of Lethbridge
08.2008 - 07.2012
Clinical Coordinator – Primary Care - Full-time - Campbell Clinic West
09.2007 - 08.2008
Clinical Coordinator Surgical Suite - Full-time - Chinook Regional Hospital
05.2005 - 09.2007
Travel RN – Operating Room – FT - Travel Nurse across America, Hospital Support, etc
09.1998 - 05.2005
RN – Operating Room - FT - Chinook Regional Hospital
05.1996 - 09.1998
RN – Long-term Care - PT, RN- Operating Room - PT - Keir Care Centre/Barrhead General Hospital
10.1991 - 04.1994
RN – Rural Acute Care - Casual - Crowsnest Pass Health Care Centre and Pincher Creek Hospital
07.1991 - 10.1991
Foothills Hospital School of Nursing - RN Diploma,
University of Alberta Hospital - Perioperative Nursing Certificate,
University of Calgary - Post Diploma Bachelor of Nursing Degree,
University of Lethbridge - Bachelor of Science, Exercise Science
Collaborative Nurse Practitioner Program – University of Regina/Saskatchewan Polytechnic - Master of Nursing/Nurse Practitioner,
Recent Practicums and Continuing Education
May 2026 to present and May to June 2025 - Esterhazy District Medical Clinic, Esterhazy, SK - Primary care clinic, long-term care centre, and high school
Jan to Feb 2026 - Grenfell Health Centre, Grenfell, SK - Primary care clinic
Sep to Nov 2025 - Nipawin Medi Clinic, Nipawin, SK - Primary care clinic, Red Earth and Shoal Lake reserve clinics, and Sexual health clinic
Feb 2026 Menopause Essentials Conference through University of British Columbia
Nov 2025 Annual Education Conference through Saskatchewan Association of Nurse Practitioners
Jun 2025 The Role of Diet and Exercise in Cancer Treatment and Survivorship webinar through University of British Columbia
Mar 2025 Clinical Pearls of Pelvic Exams webinar through NP Circle
Mar 2025 Atopic Dermatitis and Xerosis Across The Skin Spectrum webinar through NP Circle
Feb 2025 Women's Health Update through University of British Columbia