Curriculum Vitae

VICKY L. ONEIL, DNP, APRN-BC

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:
Ten years of experience as a nurse educator with continuing commitment to student
learning and success. Qualified to teach in both the Associate Degree of Nursing and online RN-BSN program. Also have expertise in family health care across the lifespan, with
eleven years of experience as a nurse practitioner.
EDUCATIONAL HISTORY:
2014-Present Post-Master Certificate in Nursing Education, Grand Canyon
University, Phoenix, AZ
2012

Doctor of Nursing Practice, Rocky Mountain University of Health

Professions, Provo, UT

2002

Master of Science, Nursing, University of Maryland, Baltimore, MD

Concentration: Family Nurse Practitioner

2000

Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner Program, Mercy Medical Center,

Baltimore, MD

1996

Bachelor of Science in Nursing, University of Maryland, Baltimore, MD

1978

Associate of Arts, Kaskaskia College, Centralia, IL

LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATIONS:

1992-2007
1998-2002
2001-2009
2003-present

Advanced Cardiac Life Support certified

Certified Emergency Nurse
Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner
Utah State Advanced Practice Registered Nurse License
#5313585-4405
Utah Controlled Substance License #5313585-8900
DEA License
ANCC Certification Family Nurse Practitioner

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
2011-present Family Nurse Practitioner, Dixie State University, St. George, UT.
Assisted with development and opening of the Dixie State University
Health and Wellness Clinic, which opened in October, 2011. Continue to
assist in the progress of adding new programs based on the Healthy
College 2020 goals. Responsible for management of students and faculty
that desire womens health services, plus patients with acute & minor
illnesses.
2005-present Associate Professor, Dixie State University, St. George, UT.
Provide didactic & clinical instruction for associate degree and RN-BSN
nursing students.
2008-2009

Family Nurse Practitioner, Planned Parenthood of Utah, St. George, UT.

Responsible for management of patients seeking womens health care.

2005.2007

Family Nurse Practitioner, Dixie Regional Medical Center Wound

Clinic, St. George, UT. Responsible for management of patients with
acute & chronic wounds. Patient population includes children through
geriatrics.
Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner, Southwest Sane, St. George, UT.
Responsible for assessment of care of sexual assault victims, to include
collection of evidence & testifying if required.

2003-2005

Family Nurse Practitioner, Color Country Health Express, St. George,

UT. Responsible for management of patients that desire womens health
services, patients with acute & minor illnesses, & those with chronic
illnesses. Patient population includes children through geriatrics.
Staff Nurse, Dixie Regional Medical Center, St. George, UT. Employed
as a nurse in both the Emergency Department & Wound Clinic. Implement
nursing care to meet the needs of a wide spectrum of patients in the
Emergency Department. Provide specialized care for patients with
complex wounds in the Wound Clinic.

1988-2003

Staff Nurse, North Arundel Hospital, Glen Burnie, MD. Extensive

experience in managing complex patient care situations in MedicalSurgical, Critical Care, & Emergency Department settings.

2001-2003

Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner, North Arundel, Glen Burnie, MD.

Responsible for assessment and care of sexual assault victims, to include
collection of evidence & testifying if required.

2001

Graduate Assistant, University of Maryland, Half-time position (August

through December 2001) Baltimore, MD. Assist in collection & analysis
of data (SPSS) on medication administration in assisted living facilities.
Previous Experience includes Medical-Surgical Staff Nurse, plus Morse
Systems Operator and Mission Support Processor/Analyst in the United
States Air Force

ADDITIONAL ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE:

Served as a preceptor for a Family Nurse Practitioner graduate student from the
University of Cincinnati, as partial requirement for graduation in December.
Served as a preceptor for a Dixie State University Bachelor of Science Degree
Nursing student for a Health Assessment class requirement in the fall semester,
2012.
Served as a mentor for a graduate nursing student from the University of Phoenix
in the spring and summer semesters of 2011. Met as necessary to ensure that
progress was appropriate. The student researched and designed clinical evaluation
tools that are used in the clinical experience for the DSU Department of Nursing.
The clinical evaluation tools reflect progression through each semester of the
Associated Degree of Nursing program.
Served as a preceptor for a Family Nurse Practitioner graduate student from the
University of Utah, as partial requirement for graduation, in the spring semester,
2005.
Served as a preceptor for a Family Nurse Practitioner graduate student from Ball
State University, as partial requirement for graduation, in the fall semester, 2004.
CAPSTONE PROJECT:
Researched and implemented use of a scoring rubric to enhance consistency in
grading of concept maps, as fulfillment of program requirements for a Doctor of
Nursing Practice degree.
PRESENTATIONS
2011

Dixie State University Nursing Faculty

Presentation: Practical negotiation techniques

2010

Dixie State University Nursing Faculty

Presentation: Use of the Oregon Consortium for Nursing Education
(OCNE) model

2009

Dixie State University Nursing Faculty

Presentation: Use of a Clinical Judgment Model to assess nursing students
ability to think critically

2008

Southwest Utah NP-PA Group

Presentation: Co-presented with Jana Leany, FNP-BC on Why Wont
This Wound Heal?
Dixie State University Nursing Faculty
Presentation: Teaching Critical Thinking

CONTINUING EDUCATION:
2015
Grand Canyon University Post Master Certificate in Nursing Education
Currently enrolled in NURS 655E
2014

Elsevier Faculty Development Conference

Grand Canyon University Post Master Certificate in Nursing Education
Completed NURS 641E, NURS 647E, and currently enrolled in NURS
649E

2013

Elsevier Faculty Development Conference

Elsevier Contraceptive Technology Conference
Common Clinical Challenges and Best Practices in Chronic Myeloid
Leukemia
New Guidelines on Suspected Child Abuse
Practice Guideline Insights: Vitamin D, Calcium, and Fracture Risk
Recommendations
Efficacy, Symptoms, and Side Effects in MDD Treatment: Fatigue, Sleep,
and Cognitive Disorders
Charting Progress in MS Treatment
Updated AAN Guideline: Vagus Nerve Stimulation for Epilepsy
Towards Understanding Online Nursing Education
Promoting Excellence Online

2012

Inside the NCLEX

An Update on the Neurobiological Understanding of Depression
Understanding and Addressing Health Care Disparities
The Next Generation of Cephalosporins
Multiple Organ Dysfunction Syndrome
Nurse Practitioner Certification Exam Review Family Track
New Treatments to Manage Patients with Schizophrenia

Neurological Assessment
Debating the Issues in Access to Treatment for Patients with Multiple
Sclerosis
Utahs Controlled Substance Database
Hyponatremia: Etiology and Management in High Risk Patients
Anticoagulation Drugs: What Nurses Need to Know
2011

Improving Patient Adherence

Improving Culturally Sensitive Communication Skills to Manage People
With Type 2 Diabetes, Dyslipidemia, and HTN
Fundamentals of Improvement
Advanced Provider Course EMS
Teaching EBP in Pre-Licensure Nursing
Bariatric Surgery
Overcoming Health Care Disparities
NLN Webinar: 10 Strategies to Engage Students in Active Learning
Franklin Covey: Time Management Fundamentals
2nd Annual Evidence Based Practice Symposium
2 day Course in Use of Simulation

2010

NLN Webinar: Concept-Based Learning Activities to Develop Clinical

Judgment
Concept Based Curriculum Consultation/Seminar
DSC Teaching Online Course
NLN ACES Seminar
NLN Item Writing Workshop
NLN Education Summit
Practical Negotiation techniques

2009

DSC Best Practices: Engaging the student

DSC Best Practices: Using Blackboard
DSC Teaching Online Seminar

2008

Engaged Scholars Retreat

NLNAC Self Study Seminar
First Annual Nurse Educators Workshop: Creative Tools to New Pathways
General Education Assessment
Planning for Effective Program and Curriculum Evaluation webinar
(NLN)
Clinical Evaluation Tool Workshop (Donna Ignativicius)
Best Practices: Working with the Adult Learner
Boot Camp for Nurse Educators

HONORS AND PRIVATE AWARDS:

Awarded Federal Traineeship all three semesters of Family Nurse Practitioner
Program
Selected for Professional Development Program, Staff Nurse-Level II, 1998 and
1999 at North Arundel Hospital, Glen Burnie, Maryland
Awarded Joint Service Commendation Medal, 1988
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS:
1996
2007-present
2006-present
2012-present
2013

Inducted into Sigma Theta Tau Pi Chapter

Member of Southwest Utah NP-PA Group
National League for Nursing
American Nurse Association
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners

PROFESSIONAL SERVICE:
University
2009-present Undergraduate Research Committee: Contributions to the committee
include review and make recommendations for the grading rubric used to
judge presentations, assist with student selection, listen to and give
feedback to students as they practice their presentations, moderate and
judge oral presentations, plus assist in judging poster presentations at the
annual DSU Research Day.
2008-2012

D Week Committee: Served on the D Week Committee. D week is a weeklong celebration held at the end of the academic year, which culminates in
a great race, followed by free food for all. On the day of the great race
my husband and I have been assigned many types of jobs, ranging from
timing the race to setting up and working at the food tables.

2012-2013

Faculty Workload Committee: The committee made recommendations for

faculty and departments submitting requests for changes in workload. This
committee was disbanded in September, 2013, as all future workload
request determinations will be made by individual deans.
Faculty Excellence Committee: The focus of this years committee was to
find ways to increase the number of students that complete the online
course evaluations each semester. Currently DSU offers an incentive for
those who complete the surveys, which is to see their final grades, before
students who do not complete the surveys. Contribution to the committee
was conducting a literature search of on-line course evaluations and
presenting findings to the committee. Based on this it was decided by the
committee that the following recommendations be presented to the Faculty
Executive Committee, for presentation to all faculty members:

1. Make evaluation a part of the course by administering a midsemester course evaluation, which allows faculty time to make
changes in their courses.
2. That DSU send out multiple reminders via the Canvas learning
management system to encourage students to complete the
surveys. Also that faculty make announcements directly to their
students.
3. That DSU continue to offer the incentive of seeing final grades
early for students that complete the surveys.
Nursing Program
2006-present Nursing Advisory Committee: Twice a year meet with community
members in an effort to solicit input about and improve the nursing
program at Dixie State University.
Curriculum Committee: As an ongoing activity participate in the
development and revision of curriculum for both the ADN and RN-BSN
programs. In 2010 the ADN program curriculum was completely revised
to a concept based curriculum.
2009-present Evaluation Committee: Work for the Evaluation Committee consists of
collecting and reviewing data for the systematic plan of evaluation for the
program. Activities for the past year focused on revising questions for
many of the evaluations and changing all surveys from paper format to
Survey Monkey. The work of this committee is never done, as
evaluating the nursing program is an ongoing activity. As of May 2014
took over as the Chair for this committee. Work to date includes revised
the systematic plan of evaluation to be more complete and easy to
understand. Responsible for ensuring the systematic plan of evaluation is
done in an ongoing manner (make faculty assignments) and ensure
surveys utilized for program improvement are completed and data is
analyzed. Preparing for upcoming accreditation by the ACEN for the RNBSN program fall semester of 2015.
2012-present Testing Committee: Assisted with the development of a testing policy for
the nursing program
Community
2006-present Provided clinical coverage for nursing students that participated in the
annual St. George Flu Shoot Out.
2008-2009

Member Advisory Board Alzheimers Association, St. George, Utah

branch. Sponsored a team at the annual Alzheimers Walk November,
2009

2008-present Provide clinical coverage for nursing students that participate in the health

screenings offered during the annual Huntsman World Senior Games.

Have received three letters of appreciation for this service.
2010-present Serve on the Healthy Dixie Committee, which is a community coalition
charged with the purpose to improve the health status of Washington
County residents.