ASC Administrator of the Week: Christine Blackburn, an experienced nurse, manager and leader

Christine Blackburn, BSN, RN, administrator of South Kansas City Surgicenter in Overland Park, Kan., is Becker’s ASC Administrator of the Week. 

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Ms. Blackburn has served as administrator of her practice for more than four years, according to her LinkedIn profile. Previously, she served as a nurse manager and operating room manager at St. Joseph Medical Center in Houston after starting there as a nurse in 2009. 

Ms. Blackburn recently shared her secrets to running a successful ASC with Becker’s, breaking down how to manage staff happiness, risk management and more.

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