August 5, 2026 – HCA Florida Northwest Hospital, a 289-bed facility and part of HCA Florida Healthcare, is pleased to announce the appointment of Nancy Boykin, DNP, MBA, RN, CMSRN, CENP, as its new chief operating officer.
Boykin joins HCA Florida Northwest Hospital from HCA Virginia’s Retreat Doctors’ Hospital, where she served as chief operating officer and chief nursing officer. She brings more than 28 years of healthcare experience and has held several leadership roles across HCA Healthcare, including chief nursing officer and associate chief nursing officer. Her expertise includes clinical operations, quality, patient experience, physician alignment and organizational culture. Having started her career as a bedside nurse, she brings a strong clinical foundation and a passion for delivering exceptional patient care.
Boykin earned her Doctor of Nursing Practice from Virginia Commonwealth University, her Master of Business Administration from the University of Phoenix and her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Old Dominion University.
“Nancy brings extensive healthcare leadership experience, a strong clinical foundation and a commitment to excellence,” said Kenneth Jones, CEO of HCA Florida Northwest Hospital. “We are excited to welcome her to our leadership team and look forward to the positive impact she will make for our colleagues, physicians and the community we serve.”
“I am excited to join HCA Florida Northwest Hospital and become part of the South Florida community,” said Boykin. “I look forward to building strong relationships with our colleagues and physicians as we continue working together to deliver exceptional care.”
About HCA Florida Healthcare:
HCA Florida Healthcare, a part of HCA Healthcare, is a family of more than 650 affiliated care sites, including hospitals, physician practices, freestanding emergency rooms and urgent care centers. United as a statewide network in 2022, HCA Florida Healthcare includes approximately 11,000 experienced doctors and more than 79,000 colleagues working together to deliver equitable, evidence-based collaborative care to more than 8.6 million patients each year. HCA Florida Healthcare is committed to improving more lives in more ways and giving back to the communities it serves. The network provides more than $848.8 million in uncompensated care and contributes $2.1 million to community organizations across the state. In addition, HCA Florida Healthcare offers patients access to highly-trained specialists, including the state’s largest cardiovascular network. A strong advocate for the next generation of healthcare professionals, HCA Florida Healthcare is also a major supporter of university-based healthcare programs and residencies and fellowships throughout the Sunshine State. For more information, please visit HCAFloridaHealthcare.com.
About HCA Florida Northwest Hospital
HCA Florida Northwest Hospital, an award-winning 289-bed acute care hospital, has served communities across northern Broward County and South Florida for 40 years. HCA Florida Northwest Hospital provides award-winning care using the latest state-of-the-art advancements in medical technology with a focus on excellence in patient safety and care experience. A Joint Commission-accredited hospital and primary stroke center, HCA Florida Northwest Hospital is known for its heart and vascular care; women’s services – including maternity care – and the only Level III NICU in northern Broward County; 24/7 emergency medicine; minimally invasive robotic-assisted surgery; orthopedic, spine and neurological care, and more.
HCA Florida Northwest Hospital is a part of HCA Florida Healthcare, the leading provider of healthcare in the state of Florida. With an employee base of 77,000, HCA Florida Healthcare’s comprehensive network includes 49 hospital campuses and more than 450 other care sites.
