Mark Riccioni, DNP, APRN, CPNP-AC/PC

Mark Riccioni is an accomplished Pediatric Critical Care Provider with over 20 years of clinical, academic and leadership experience. Currently an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at Baylor College of Medicine, he has dedicated his career to advancing patient safety, quality improvement and interdisciplinary education. He serves as Director of Critical Care Medicine Advanced Practice Providers at Texas Children's Hospital The Woodlands, where he has played a pivotal role in mentoring and supporting a diverse group of advanced practice providers through education, performance development, and collaboration across disciplines.

He is actively engaged in national organizations, including the Society of Critical Care Medicine and the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board, where he contributes to competency and certification initiatives. An invited speaker and published author, his work focuses on clinical excellence, advanced practice provider education and family-centered care. His dedication to mentorship and clinical advancement has been recognized with numerous honors and awards.

Personal Statement

As an advanced practice provider in pediatric critical care, I am dedicated to delivering compassionate, evidence-based care to our most vulnerable patients. With a deep commitment to both clinical excellence and systems improvement, I strive to create meaningful change in the care of critically and chronically ill children.

My clinical interests center around the evaluation and management of brief resolved unexplained events (BRUE), a complex and often anxiety-provoking diagnosis for families and clinicians alike. I am passionate about standardizing approaches to BRUE to improve diagnostic accuracy, minimize unnecessary interventions, and support families with clear communication and education.

In the fast-paced environment of critical care, effective communication is essential. I actively work to enhance interdisciplinary collaboration during patient care rounds, ensuring that all voices are heard and that our shared goals for patient safety and recovery are achieved. I am also committed to improving the efficiency and usability of electronic health record documentation, aiming to reduce administrative burden while preserving the accuracy and clarity of our clinical narratives.

Finally, I recognize the challenges faced by families of chronically ill children during transitions of care. I have a strong interest in optimizing the discharge process to ensure continuity, reduce readmissions, and empower caregivers through structured education and support.

With every patient encounter, I aim to combine clinical expertise with a systems-based approach to care delivery, always advocating for the best possible outcomes for our patients and their families.

Education

Honors and awards

2022

Star Award for Excellence in Patient Care, Baylor College of Medicine

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