News Release: January 8, 2008

ALBUQUERQUE, NM - Presbyterian Healthcare Services is pleased to announce that Doyle Boykin, RN, MSN, has been named vice president and chief nursing officer. In his new role, Boykin will oversee and lead the function of Presbyterian's Greater Albuquerque area hospitals. 

Boykin has been with Presbyterian for 20 years and has served in a variety of roles. Most recently, he served as the director of nursing and also completed the Executive Excellence program at Presbyterian. Boykin began his career at Presbyterian as a graduate nurse in 1987. Following this, he transitioned to the Presbyterian Emergency Department as a staff nurse, charge nurse, chief flight nurse and manager for five years before he served as the director of emergency services. 

Boykin holds a bachelor's degree in nursing and a master's degree in nursing from the University of New Mexico.

Presbyterian serves to improve the health of individuals, families and communities. Presbyterian Healthcare Services was founded in New Mexico in 1908, and is the state's only private, not-for-profit healthcare system. Presbyterian offers seven hospitals, a statewide health plan, and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Presbyterian employs more than 9,500 people throughout New Mexico.