Molly P. Miedema, SRNA, is an accomplished nurse anesthesia professional currently pursuing a Doctorate of Nurse Anesthesia Practice (DNAP) at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC), Charleston. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from Hope College in Holland, Michigan. During her undergraduate studies, Molly was recognized for her academic excellence by being inducted into the Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society, Kappa Epsilon-At-Large Chapter.
Molly's clinical experience as a Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist is extensive. She has rotated through both Level 1 trauma centers and rural hospitals, gaining exposure to a wide array of surgical cases and complex patients in diverse practice settings. Her doctoral project, titled "Impact of a Nurse Anesthesia Program on the Emotional Intelligence of Student Registered Nurse Anesthetists," was selected for presentation at the AANA Assembly of Didactic and Clinical Educators (ADCE) Conference.
Professionally, Molly currently works in Anesthesia at MUSC Health Lancaster Medical Center. Her previous roles include serving as a General Intensive Care Unit Travel Nurse at Jordan Valley West Medical Center in Utah and Kaiser Permanente Zion Medical Center in San Diego. At Northwestern Memorial Hospital (NMH) in Chicago, a Level 1 Trauma Center, she excelled as a Neuro Spine Intensive Care Unit Staff Nurse, providing expert care to patients with critically unstable neurologic conditions and assisting with life-saving interventions and procedures.
Molly is actively engaged in professional enrichment activities. She serves as the Co-chair of the MUSC Alumni Committee and is a member of the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA). She has also co-chaired the Surgical Neuro Ortho Service Line Committee at NMH and participated in a medical mission with Operation Walk Chicago in Recife, Brazil.
With her strong academic background, extensive clinical experience, and commitment to professional development, Molly P. Miedema is poised to make significant contributions to the field of nurse anesthesia.