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Becky Knowles, MS, RN
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Becky Knowles, MS, RN

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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

Tiered Acquisition for a Better Work Experience
Hospital Training, 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

COVID Nurse Response Team
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

Talking as One: Communication strategies for interprofessional team: Provider Education Seminar
Hospital Training, Highland Hospital, 2020
ROCHESTER, New York

Ethical and Moral Dilemmas
Hospital Training, Highland Hospital, 2019
ROCHESTER, New York

Caregiver Wellness
Series, Highland Hospital, 2019
ROCHESTER, New York

Conflict Management and Communication
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

Bridging the Gap: Nurse Role in Simulation Debriefing
Simulation Education of Western NY Conference, SEWNY, 2018
ROCHESTER, New York

PULSE for Emergencies
Hospital Training, Highland Hospital, 2018
ROCHESTER, New York

PUMPing up Your Knowledge: Insulin Pump Management
Hospital Training, Highland Hospital, 2018
ROCHESTER, New York

Work Life Balance: Meeting your needs first
Series, Highland Hospital, 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

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