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DNAP, CRNA

John M. Edwards III is a CRNA with a focus on acute pain. He received his Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice from the Middle Tennessee School of Anesthesia, in Madison, TN in 2021. In 2018, Dr. Edwards completed the Acute Surgical Pain Management Fellowship from Middle Tennessee School of Anesthesia. Dr. Edwards received his Master of Science in Anesthesia from the Middle Tennessee School of Anesthesia in 2002 and his RN/BSN in 1996 from Murray State University.

Dr. Edwards is a Co-Founder of the Thoroughbred Anesthesia Academy. Edwards is also a faculty member and content expert for the Acute Surgical Pain Management Fellowship at Middle Tennessee School of Anesthesia.

Dr. Edwards’s focus is on Patient-Centered care oriented Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) with strong clinical expertise in all facets of direct patient care and care planning. He is highly skilled in assessing and prioritizing patient needs, devising plans of care, and working with healthcare teams to deliver superior patient care. Accomplished in developing policies and procedures positively affecting patient outcomes hospital-wide. He has developed Enhanced Recovery After Surgery protocols for orthopedic, bariatric, breast cancer, colorectal, and general surgery cases that have improved patient outcomes and decreased the length of hospital stay.

Publications, Research, & Credits

Peer-Reviewed Journals:
  • Edwards III, J. M., Bevans, T., & Brockopp, D. (2025). The role of a transitional pain approach to surgical care in a patient with an opioid use disorder: A case report. Journal of Addictions Nursing, 36(2), 150–152.
  •  Bagwell, R., Follis, M., Edwards III, J. M., & Evans, H. (2024). Evidence-based guideline for peripheral nerve block administration in patients at risk of acute compartment syndrome. Airways (MTSA) CE Insert, Issue #2.
  • Tomassoni, G. F., Schneider, K., Middleton, G., Nolan, K., Ayers, J., Dollar, S., Edwards III, J. M., & Aasbo, J. (2023). Parasternal & serratus plane block for postoperative pain management during S‑ICD implantation. Heart Rhythm, 20(5), S713.
  • Odom‑Forren, J., Brady, J. M., Wente, S., Edwards III, J. M., Rayens, M. K., & Sloan, P. A. (2022). A web‑based educational intervention to increase perianesthesia nurses’ knowledge, attitude, and intention to promote safe use, storage, and disposal of opioids. Journal of PeriAnesthesia Nursing, 37(6), 795–801.
  • Dollar, S., Evans, H., Edwards III, J. M., Odom‑Forren, J., & Johnson, B. (2022). Compliance with opioid disposal following opioid disposal education in surgical patients: A systematic review. Journal of PeriAnesthesia Nursing, 37(4), 557–562.
  • Edwards III, J. M., Evans, H., Dollar, S. D., Odom‑Forren, J., & Johnson, B. (2022). Surgical patient compliance with healthcare facility–provided in‑home opioid disposal products: A systematic review. JONA: The Journal of Nursing Administration, 52(1), 35–41.
  • Abou‑Jaoude, W., Edwards III, J. M., Yackzan, S. G., Stanifer, S., Monroe, M., Dollar, S. D., Self, B., Shearin, H., & Young, T. J. (2021). Reduction in opioid consumption, pain, and antiemetic use following use of an enhanced recovery after surgery protocol for breast cancer patients undergoing mastectomy. Annals of Breast Surgery, 5, Article 15.
  • Edwards III, J. M., Dollar, S. D., Young, T., & Brockopp, D. (2020). The role of a certified registered nurse anesthetist led acute pain service in preventing persistent postoperative opioid use. The Journal of Nursing Administration, 50(4), 198–202.
Book Chapters:
  • Drain, C. B., & Edwards III, J. M. (2022). Nonopioid intravenous anesthetics. In C. B. Drain (Ed.), Drain’s PeriAnesthesia Nursing: A Critical Care Approach (7th ed., pp. 219–228). Elsevier.
  • Drain, C. B., & Edwards III, J. M. (2022). Opioid intravenous anesthetics. In C. B. Drain (Ed.), Drain’s PeriAnesthesia Nursing: A Critical Care Approach (7th ed., pp. 228–235). Elsevier.

Education

  • 2021: Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice — Middle Tennessee School of Anesthesia, Madison, TN
  • 2018: Acute Surgical Pain Management Fellowship — Middle Tennessee School of Anesthesia
  • 2002: Master of Science in Anesthesia — Middle Tennessee School of Anesthesia, Madison, TN  
  • 1996: Registered Nurse/Bachelor of Science in Nursing — Murray State University, Murray, KY

Affiliations

  • Co-Founder of Thoroughbred Anesthesia Academy
  • Acute Surgical Pain Management Fellowship Faculty and Content Expert at Middle Tennessee School of Anesthesia

Experience

  • Patient-Centered care oriented Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) with strong clinical expertise in all facets of direct patient care and care planning. Highly skilled in assessing and prioritizing patient needs, devising plans of care, and working with healthcare teams to deliver superior patient care. Accomplished in developing policies and procedures positively affecting patient outcomes hospital-wide.
  • Developed Enhanced Recovery After Surgery protocols for orthopedic, bariatric, breast cancer, colorectal and general surgery cases that have improved patient outcomes and decreased length of hospital stay.
  • Co-founded Central Kentucky Anesthesia Acute Pain Service.
  • Founded Baptist Health Anesthesia Grand Rounds program.
  • Founded Baptist Health Lexington’s Acute Pain Committee

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