3001 - Empowering ASC Nurses, Elevating Care: Unlocking the Potential in Every Role

Monday, April 13, 2026

2:00 PM - 2:45 PM CST

Location: 206-207

CE: .75 Contact Hours

Sponsored By HST Pathways

Primary Speaker(s)

Kelly Kapp, RN, CNOR, CNAMB (she/her/hers)

Executive Director, Ambulatory Surgery Centers
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Camarillo, California, United States

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Co-Speaker(s)

Renee L. Galvan, BA, RN, CAPA

Clinical Education Director
SCA Health
Camarillo, California, United States
Jessica Mullin, BSN, RN,CNOR (she/her/hers)

Manager of Clinical Education and Training
SCA Health
Joliet, Illinois, United States
Falynn K. Dow, BS, RN, CNOR

Manager of Clinical Education & Training
SCA Health
Houston, Texas, United States

Disclosure(s):

Kelly Kapp, RN, CNOR, CNAMB: No financial relationships to disclose

Renee L. Galvan, BA, RN, CAPA: No financial relationships to disclose

Jessica Mullin, BSN, RN,CNOR: No financial relationships to disclose

Falynn K. Dow, BS, RN, CNOR: No financial relationships to disclose

Overview/Abstract: Empowering nurses in Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASCs) is critical to elevating patient care and strengthening retention. This presentation explores how a nurse’s first impression of the ASC environment sets the foundation for engagement, satisfaction, and long-term success.

By breaking down departmental silos and fostering a unified, collaborative team culture, ASCs can unlock the full potential of every nursing role.
We will highlight key differences between hospital operating rooms and ASCs, focusing on how these unique settings offer nurses opportunities to lead, innovate, and directly influence outcomes.

Through modeling success behaviors, promoting mutual respect, and prioritizing patient safety, ASCs can create a culture where every nurse feels valued, empowered, and part of a cohesive team.

Join us to explore practical strategies for transforming ASC culture and driving sustainable excellence in perioperative care.