People

Operations Team

Our experienced team provides an exceptional healthcare experience through compassion and decades of experience


  • Carla is Chief Operating Officer for The Nebraska Ambulatory Surgical Center and The Nebraska Neurosurgery Group. She brings to NASC 22 years of nursing experience and 13 years of administrator experience. Carla’s career has included multiple years of intensive care/critical care nursing at a regional trauma center. With her success in caring for patients and serving as a team charge nurse, Carla was promoted into ICU management and being an educator of fellow nursing professionals.

    In 2009, Carla entered the field of ambulatory surgical care and quickly rose to the rank of ASC Director of Nursing and facility Administrator. She has overseen ASC facility peer review programs, initiated a robust patient outcome benchmarking program, and implemented business and clinical improvements to assure optimal patient care. In her 11 years of ASC leadership, Carla has successfully achieved AAAHC and Medicare accreditation, for her facilities, without any major deficiency. At NASC, Carla is responsible for monitoring and preparing facility Quality, Patient Safety, Peer Review, Risk Management, and Performance Improvement reports.

    On a national level, Carla is a respected contributor to the field of outpatient surgical care and administration. She has participated in multiple meetings throughout the country and is routinely sought out for her advice and leadership. Carla was featured on a Becker’s Hospital Review podcast where she discussed leading healthcare during uncertain time and developing a positive ASC staff culture.

    Carla grew up on a farm and was a state champion hurdler for Clarks, NE. She attended Wayne State where she played Division II basketball. Carla graduated from Bryan School of Nursing. In her free time, Carla enjoys playing sand volleyball, golf, and spending time with her 4 children and grandbaby!

    Carla’s goals are to create an environment at NASC which gives patients the highest quality care and professionalism during their surgical experience. Her objective is to make NASC the first choice in surgery for all patients in the state and region.


  • Becca has worked in the field of surgery for 22 years. She has experience as a surgical technologist in the intense areas of neurosurgery, trauma surgery, pain management, orthopedics, and plastic/reconstructive surgery. Becca’s success and ability to lead allowed her to become a surgical materials manager. Becca assures complete success for each patient at NASC by obtaining and maintaining state-of-the-art instruments and technologies for the various surgical teams and procedures.

    Becca grew up on an acreage in Seward County. She received her associate degree in surgical technology from Southeast Community College. Becca is an avid bike rider, having completed the absolute grueling UNBOUND gravel 100-mile race in Kansas. She also enjoys camping and hiking. Becca has already visited 13 national parks, with the goal of getting to all 63!

    Becca aims to make all patients at NASC feel safe and secure – she appreciates their trust!


  • Michelle brings 31 years of experience in healthcare management to NASC. Through her career, Michelle has worked with various regional medical specialties and practices, including neurosurgery, orthopedic surgery, pediatrics, physical medicine and rehabilitation, and neurology. Michelle specializes in helping patients navigate the process of surgical procedure scheduling, insurance authorization and approval. Her passion and experience for the medical field allows Michelle to thoroughly educate patients and families about surgical procedure processes, terminology, diagnosis, and expectations.

    Michelle was born and raised in Omaha. Her parents were immigrants from Germany. She graduated from Omaha Marian High School and is a member of their athletic Hall of Fame. Michelle received a bachelor’s degree from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and was a letterwinner with the Husker volleyball team! She enjoys spending time with her husband, backyard birding, and helping with her daughter’s horses.

    Michelle looks forward to making your experience at NASC comfortable, positive, and successful!

Michelle Reiners
Business Office Specialist

Rebecca Vacek
Materials Manager

Carla Lauenstein
Chief Operating Officer, RN