Shayla K. Bratcher, MSN, BSN, RN

Shayla Bratcher, MSN, BSN, RN, is a dedicated Nursing Manager at the Jack C. Montgomery VA Medical Center, where she leads with compassion, integrity, and an unwavering commitment to veterans’ care. Guided by Abraham Lincoln’s enduring promise “to care for him who shall have borne the battle,” Looking back on my life, I never thought I would come so far, and I have worked hard to get here. Before starting my nursing career, I was a drug addict, and in a dark place, I got clean and started my nursing education, which many did not have faith I would complete, but I worked hard and showed those many and myself what I was made of and what I could do. I take pride every day in making sure our veterans are taken care of. When I began working at the VA, I fell in love with caring for Veterans and wanted to continue my growth here. Shayla views her work not just as a profession, but as a calling to serve those who have served. Her leadership emphasizes teamwork, accountability, and empathy—creating an environment where both patients and staff feel valued and supported. With a Master of Science in Nursing Leadership and Management from Western Governors University, Shayla combines advanced clinical expertise with strategic insight to improve operational efficiency and patient outcomes. Her background spans hands-on patient care and nursing administration, giving her a holistic understanding of healthcare delivery. As a manager, she focuses on fostering continuous growth and education among her team members, ensuring that high standards of care are consistently met and exceeded. Beyond her professional achievements, Shayla is deeply motivated by a personal passion for lifelong learning and service. She approaches every challenge with determination and a belief that meaningful leadership begins with listening, empathy, and action. Her vision is to continue growing within the VA system, strengthening programs that honor veterans through quality care, innovation, and respect—because, as she puts it, “This is not just a job, but a journey.”

• PLATT college
• Western Governors University - MSN, Nursing Leadership and Management
• Eastern Oklahoma College -AAS
• Bacone College - BSN

• Daisy Award Winner 2019
• Facility Pathway to Excellence Project Winner - Bedside Rounding 2020
• VA Secretary Award - Nursing Excellence Expanded Role 2022
• Military Award of the Purple Heart - Nursing Excellence Award 2022
• Oklahoma Great 100 Nurse Award 2023
• Oklahoma VA Leadership graduate 2025

• ANA
• ONA
• INS
• AONL
• National Honors Society

• A part of the Clean up Muskogee Crew every year.
• Precepting Local College BSN and MSN students
• Night to Shine set up crew and Buddy
• Reach Foundation Halloween Hayride for Seminole House