Renée Mall, PICU expert witness

about Me

about Renée

I am a dedicated and experienced Master’s-prepared nurse specializing in Pediatric Critical Care. Recognized as a unit expert and double certified in my specialty, I bring nearly 10 years of nursing expertise to the legal system. As a CRRT Specialist, I am proficient in managing this form of dialysis therapy in infants and children. Beyond the bedside, I am passionate about education and teach regularly hospital-wide.

Areas of Expertise

Pediatric ICU (PICU) and Pediatric Nursing

Providing specialized care for neonates to 18+ years.

Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT)

Dialysis support for patients from neonates to 18+ years.

Conditions Managed

TBI

Anoxic brain injury

Seizures

Elevated ICP

Cerebral palsy

Child abuse (suspected/confirmed)

Respiratory distress & failure

Sepsis

Shock

Trauma

Oncologic complications

Renal failure

DKA

Surgery recovery & more

Therapies and Devices Managed

Ventilators

BiPAP & CPAP

Tracheostomies

EVDs

EEGs

Continuous drip titrations

Transduced pressure lines

Central lines

Peripheral IVs

Chest tubes

Feeding tubes

Foley catheters

These lists are not all-conclusive but are just an example of some of the conditions and therapies/devices I have experience with

Licenses & Certifications

RN California Registered Nurse

CPN Certified Pediatric Nurse

CCRN Certification: Critical Care Registered Nurse-Pediatric

PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support

BLS Basic Life Support for Healthcare

DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses Nominee 2017

Lectures & Presentations

Pediatric Neurological Assessment & Disorders

2024-Present; 1-3 times annually; RCHSD

This class teaches new nurses about nursing assessment of the neurological system in children and covers a variety of conditions such as TBI, seizures, and developmental delays.

Advanced Preceptor Workshop

2024 – Present; 2-4 times annually; RCHSD

This case-study-based course trains advanced preceptors to further their precepting practice.

Foundations of Precepting Workshop

2020 – Present; 2-4 times annually; RCHSD

This course instructs preceptors in building their practice on an evidence-based foundation.

Counting Blessings, Countering Burnout: Three Good Things for New Nurse Wellness

2023; Podium Presentation; 16 th Evidence-Based Practice Institute Graduation Conference

I presented pre-recorded findings from my Evidence-Based Practice project and participated in a Q&A panel with other graduates of the program.

An Evidence-Based Practice to Reduce Burnout and Turnover in New Graduates

2021 – Present; 1-3 times annually; RCHSD

This class equips new graduate nurses to prevent burnout and reduce turnover using “Three good things” wellness tool.

The Role of the Bedside Nurse in Caring for a Patient on CRRT

2022; RCHSD

This course trained pediatric and cardiovascular ICU nurses regarding CRRT use.

Preparing Future Professionals for Success in a Technology Driven World

2015; Podium Presentation; AAC&U Diversity, Learning and Student Success Conference

I was selected by the dean of the PLNU School of Nursing as the student representative to display my exemplary work and participate in a Q&A panel at a regional conference.