David A. Edwards

Co-founded and managed a new asset management entity, establishing foundational operational frameworks and strategic investment priorities.

Drove initial business development efforts, securing key partnerships to expand the venture's portfolio and market presence.

Implemented robust financial management practices, ensuring fiscal responsibility and optimizing asset performance.

Administered diverse anesthesia types for complex surgical cases, maintaining high standards of patient safety and comfort.

Managed perioperative patient care, including pre-operative assessments and post-operative pain control, for a wide range of procedures.

Collaborated effectively with surgical teams to optimize patient outcomes and streamline operating room efficiency.

Launched a new healthcare practice, developing comprehensive business plans and operational strategies for successful market entry.

Managed all aspects of clinical service delivery, ensuring high-quality patient care and operational efficiency.

Drove patient acquisition and retention strategies, contributing to the establishment of a robust patient base within the first year.

Led and co-directed the Vanderbilt Medical School Integrated Science Course on Pain, Policy, and Addiction, impacting hundreds of medical students annually.

Chaired the Pain Collaborative Oversight Committee, driving strategic initiatives to enhance interdisciplinary pain management across the medical center.

Mentored over 10 junior faculty and residents in pain management and research, fostering the next generation of medical professionals.

Published 15+ peer-reviewed articles and book chapters during this tenure, advancing knowledge in pain medicine and opioid stewardship.

Provided strategic leadership for the Pain Medicine Division, overseeing a team of 10+ clinicians and researchers to enhance patient care and research output.

Co-chaired the Vanderbilt Opioid Stewardship & Safety Council, developing and implementing protocols that contributed to a significant reduction in opioid misuse.

Directed the Interventional Cancer Pain Board, improving multidisciplinary approaches to complex cancer pain management for hundreds of patients.

Spearheaded initiatives to integrate machine learning into pain prediction models, presenting findings at national conferences and improving diagnostic accuracy.

Oversaw daily clinical operations for the Chronic Pain Service, managing a high patient volume and optimizing workflow efficiency.

Implemented new patient care pathways that improved patient satisfaction scores by 15% and reduced wait times for specialized procedures.

Led a team of pain specialists in delivering comprehensive care, enhancing the service's reputation for excellence in chronic pain management.

Contributed to the development of an ERAS Protocol in Spine, funded by a $60,000 grant, improving post-surgical recovery and pain control.

Led the Acute Pain Service, overseeing the management of perioperative pain for thousands of patients annually.

Co-Principal Investigator on a CRICO Risk Management Grant ($40,000) for improving patient safety with smart monitoring for patient-controlled analgesia.

Implemented pain care redesign initiatives, which improved patient outcomes and streamlined interdepartmental collaboration.

Trained 5 pain fellows and ED residents in airway management over 10 intensive sessions, enhancing clinical competency.

Delivered lectures and workshops on regional anesthesia, pain management, and neurodegenerative research to medical students and residents.

Trained 20+ faculty members in advanced regional anesthesia techniques using mixed-reality simulation, enhancing procedural proficiency.

Contributed to multiple research projects, including studies on endocannabinoid systems and machine learning applications in pain prediction.

Served as Team Lead for the Pain Care Redesign Committee, optimizing patient pathways and resource allocation.