Rebecca E. Knowles, MS, RN

(Pronouns: she/her/hers)

Associate

Education

Masters in Nursing Education in Nursing, 2020. University of Rochester School of Nursing NY
Advanced Certificate in Online Teaching in Education, 2019. University of Rochester Warner School of Education. Rochester, NY

Bio

Rebecca Knowles currently teaches in the RN-BS program in addition to providing instructional design support as a member of the Education Innovation Team. Knowles is currently pursuing her Doctorate of Education at the University of Rochester's Warner School of Education. Knowles received her associate degree from Monroe Community College, her bachelor’s from Empire State College, an Advance Certificate in Online Teaching from UR Warner School of Education, and a master’s degree from the UR School of Nursing.

Knowles currently serves as the nurse residency program director at Highland Hospital since 2017.

Prior to joining the UR Nursing faculty, Knowles worked in Adult Critical Care, Medical-Surgical Nursing, Leadership, and Supervisory roles at Unity Hospital. Knowles served as a stroke coordinator and unit educator/leader at Highland Hospital and served as an adjunct clinical nursing instructor at Genesee Community College.

Knowles serves as a NY ambassador for the Sudden Arrhythmia Death Syndrome (SADS) Foundation, she is a patient advocate and co-owner with her husband of the Western New York SADS Family Support and AED Loaner Program, which provides AEDs to families with cardiac issues warranting a need for CPR/AED training and support. She has been honored with the National SADS Foundation Volunteer of the Year Award and received the Robert L. Walker Award which recognizes individuals who are dedicated to making schools safer for those with heart conditions. She has also been named March of Dimes Nurse of the Year in Education.

Current Focus

Professional growth and development is a continuous journey for which I will be continuing with my studies at the University of Rochester Warner School of Education doctoral candidate program.

Professional Experience

AHA Training Center Coordinator,: Highland Hospital, ROCHESTER, NY, US. 2021 - Current
Nurse Leader/Educator,: Highland Hospital, Rochester, NY, US. 2015 - 2017
Nursing Supervisor/Unity Campus and St. Mary's,: Unity Hospital, Rochester, NY, US. 2012 - 2017
Staff Nurse- ICU, Med-Surg Cardiac step down, ED,,: Unity Hospital, Rochester, NY, US. 1994 - 2015
Clinical Instructor of Nursing,: University of Rochester School of Nursing (Faculty in RN- BS Online Program), Rochester, NY, US. 2020 - Current
Nurse Residency Program Director,: Highland Hospital of Rochester (New Nurse Transition to Practice), Rochester, NY, US. 2017 - Current

Awards

ANCC-Practice Transitions Commission Award- Poster Presentation: ANCC, 2022
Nurse of Excellence in Nursing Education-Finalist: Highland Hospital, 2018
Nurse of the Year: Education: March of Dimes, 2018
Robert L. Walker Award: SADS Foundation, 2018
Nurse of the Year Finalist- Leadership: March of Dimes, 2016
Volunteer or the Year Award: National SADS Foundation, 2016
Nurse of the Year- Mentorship -Finalist: March of Dimes, 2015

Presentations

Redesigning Our Approach to Nurse Residency EBP projects: Improving Care Hospital-Wide during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Joslyn Soule, Lorraine Porcello; ANCC Practice Transitions Accreditation Program Conference, ANCC, 2022; Maryland
Upping your Game using the LOGIC Model: U of R School of Nursing Masters of Education - Guest Lecturer, Highland Hospital, 2021; ROCHESTER, New York
Improving your ONLINE Communication: Hospital Training, Highland Hospital, 2021; ROCHESTER, New York
Patient Advocacy and Fundraising: National SADS Mayo Clinic Podcast/Live Interview, Highland Hospital, 2021; ROCHESTER, New York
Tiered Acquisition for a Better Work Experience: Hospital Training, Highland Hospital, 2021; ROCHESTER, New York
COVID Nurse Response Team: Hospital Training, Highland Hospital, 2020; ROCHESTER, New York
Talking as One: Communication strategies for interprofessional team: Provider Education Seminar: Hospital Training, Highland Hospital, 2020; ROCHESTER, New York
Interprofessional Communication: Lecture, Highland Hospital, 2020; ROCHESTER, New York
Rethinking the Orientaiton Process: Hospital Presentation, 2020; Rochester, New York
Caregiver Wellness: Series, Highland Hospital, 2019; ROCHESTER, New York
Nursing Profession for East High Students: Community Professional Summit, East High school and University of Rochester, 2019; ROCHESTER, New York
Ethical and Moral Dilemmas: Hospital Training, Highland Hospital, 2019; ROCHESTER, New York
Conflict Management and Communication: Series, Highland Hospital, 2019; ROCHESTER, New York
PULSE for Emergencies: Hospital Training, Highland Hospital, 2018; ROCHESTER, New York
Work Life Balance: Meeting your needs first: Series, Highland Hospital, 2018; ROCHESTER, New York
PUMPing up Your Knowledge: Insulin Pump Management: Hospital Training, Highland Hospital, 2018; ROCHESTER, New York
Bridging the Gap: Nurse Role in Simulation Debriefing: Simulation Education of Western NY Conference, SEWNY, 2018; ROCHESTER, New York
Understanding Lab Values: Hospital Presentation, Highland Hospital, 2017; ROCHESTER, New York
Living and Thriving: Supporting Families and Children with Channelopathies: National SADS Healthcare Professional Conference, International SADS Foundation, 2016; San Diego, California
CPR in Schools: Community Training/Education, Highland Hospital, 2015; ROCHESTER, New York
CPR in Schools: Community Training/Education, Highland Hospital, 2014; ROCHESTER, New York
Supporting the Community: How to Create a Support Network Co‐Presenters:: National SADS Healthcare Professional Conference, International SADS Foundation, 2013; Cleveland, Ohio
Living and Thriving after Sudden Cardiac Arrest: National SADS Healthcare Professional Conference, SADS Foundation, 2009; New York, New York