VICTORIA SECREST
Stillwater,OK
Summary
Board-certified registered nurse with a master's degree and extensive experience in acute care across diverse units. Proven expertise in interdisciplinary collaboration and patient advocacy, focusing on evidence-based practices to improve patient outcomes. Strong ability to adapt to fast-paced environments while maintaining high standards of care.
Overview
1
1
Certification
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Resource Pool Registered Nurse
Stillwater Medical Center
Stillwater, USA
05.2021 - Current
- Deliver acute and ambulatory care across 7+ units (Med-Surg, ICU, ED, post-surgical, inpatient rehab, Recovery, Same Day Surgery), adapting protocols and care plans to patient acuity and unit-specific workflows.
- Collaborate with case management and social workers.
- Coordinate with the healthcare team: physical/occupational therapy, inpatient hospice, speech therapy, inpatient hospitalists, residents, general surgery, respiratory therapy, lab, radiology.
- Assess patient status through telemetry, laboratory tests, and diagnostic imaging; adjust care plans and medication management based on clinical findings to optimize patient outcomes.
- Precept nursing students and new graduates in EBP protocols, medication management, and patient-centered care delivery.
Float Pool Registered Nurse
Ascension St. John Medical Center
Tulsa, USA
09.2016 - 05.2021
- Provided direct nursing care at a 505-bed regional stroke center and ACS-certified level 2 trauma center.
- Served in a diverse healthcare environment under established policies, procedures, and protocols of the healthcare organization.
- Floated to Neuro-Stroke, Ortho/Neuro-trauma, Medical Surgical, Cardiac Telemetry, Emergency Holds, Observation, Stepdown ICU, and ICU units to provide support.
- Coordinated interdisciplinary care plans with physicians, PT/OT, and case management; monitored labs, vital signs, and medication responses to adjust interventions and reduce length of stay.
- Applied evidence-based assessment tools (NIH Stroke Score, PHQ-9, Columbia Suicide Scale, Braden, Morse Fall, CIWA) to guide care plans and escalate interventions for at-risk patients.
Resource Pool Registered Nurse
Hillcrest Medical Center
Tulsa, USA
01.2016 - 09.2016
Registered Nurse
Hillcrest Medical Center
Cushing, USA
06.2014 - 01.2016
Registered Nurse
Oklahoma Heart Institute
Tulsa, USA
07.2013 - 06.2014
Education
Master of Science - Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner
Loyola University New Orleans
New Orleans, LA Online05-2026
Associate Degree - Nursing Registered Nurse
Northern Oklahoma College
Stillwater, OK05-2013
Bachelor of Science - Child & Family Services, Child Life Specialist
Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, OK05-2008
Skills
- Physical assessment
- History taking
- Medication management
- Care plan development
- Critical care and emergency services
- Triage expertise
- Patient outcomes improvement
- Evidence-based practice
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Unit charge and precepting
- Float nursing across units
- Patient and family advocacy
- Clinical documentation skills
- Strong clinical judgment
Certification
- Registered Nurse, Oklahoma Board of Nursing, Multi-State Licensure R0109508-06/13 to Present
- ANCC Board Certification-Medical Surgical Nurse, American Nurses Credentialing Center, 2017013306- 04/17 to Present
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support-Healthcare Provider, American Heart Association, 09/13 to Present
- Basic Life Support-Healthcare Provider, American Heart Association, 07/13 to Present
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support-Healthcare Provider, American Heart Association, 10/21 to Present
- National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale Certification (NIHSS), American Stroke Association, 10/16 to Present
Practicum Experience
- Primary Care of Pediatrics, Spring 2026, 180 hours, Iowa Tribe Perkins Family Clinic, Dr. Cha’ Hutchison
- Primary Care of Adults, Fall 2025, 90 hours, Stillwater Physicians Clinic, Internal Medicine, Solange Dabone, APRN-CNP
- Primary Care of Women, Fall 2025, 90 hours, Stillwater Women’s Clinic, Sarah Trost, APRN, CNM
- Primary Care of Adults, Spring 2025, 233 hours, Perkins Primary Care, Carly Waren, APRN, FNP-BC
- Public Health Direct Care, Fall 2022, 45 hours, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Laura Shepherd, RN, BSN
Timeline
Resource Pool Registered Nurse
Stillwater Medical Center
05.2021 - Current
Float Pool Registered Nurse
Ascension St. John Medical Center
09.2016 - 05.2021
Resource Pool Registered Nurse
Hillcrest Medical Center
01.2016 - 09.2016
Registered Nurse
Hillcrest Medical Center
06.2014 - 01.2016
Registered Nurse
Oklahoma Heart Institute
07.2013 - 06.2014
Master of Science - Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner
Loyola University New Orleans
Associate Degree - Nursing Registered Nurse
Northern Oklahoma College
Bachelor of Science - Child & Family Services, Child Life Specialist
Oklahoma State University