As a leader, I would encourage all nurses, no matter where they are in their careers, to truly embrace the transformative journey that nursing can be.
Tiffany M. Boyd, MHA, RN, ACM-RNTiffany M. Boyd, MHA, RN, ACM-RN, a senior nurse leader from Cheshire Medical Center, has been named to the "40 Under Forty" list for 2024 by the New Hampshire Union Leader. The annual recognition showcases dedicated young professionals who are difference-makers in their careers and communities.
Boyd has worked at Cheshire, a member of Dartmouth Health, since 2011, first as an RN care coordinator while steadily progressing through leadership roles. Today, she serves as senior director of Inpatient Services, Care Management and Behavioral Health. She oversees all acute inpatient operations throughout the acute inpatient setting, including emergency services, intensive care, acute inpatient rehabilitation and inpatient care units.
"Tiffany is very deserving of this recognition," said Joseph L. Perras, MD, CEO and president of Cheshire. "As the senior director, Tiffany's focus has revolved around fostering a culture of excellence in healthcare. Staff engagement is her top priority, as this ensures that our nursing team is motivated and dedicated to providing high-quality care to each patient. She encourages our nurses to pursue professional development and growth opportunities, ensuring that teams stay up to date in clinical practice and evidence-based care."
At the heart of Boyd's work is patient satisfaction. In this role, she is engaged in creating a healthcare environment where patients receive the highest quality clinical care but also compassionate and holistic support.
"Tiffany's contributions at Cheshire Medical Center have a direct positive effect on our employees and our patients," said chief nursing officer Anne E. Tyrol, MHA, MSN, RN. "Her commitment to leadership, nursing, and continuous improvement in quality of care is evident in everything she does. She is passionate about the nursing profession and focused on high-quality, compassionate care for all. I am confident she will continue to have a far-reaching and positive impact on Cheshire and the nursing profession."
Boyd has excelled in her educational pursuits; she completed a master of healthcare administration degree from Saint Joseph's College of Maine in 2022, and is pursuing a doctorate in nursing practice degree at Quinnipiac University, with an anticipated graduation date of summer 2024. She is also passionate about mentoring others.
"As a leader, I would encourage all nurses, no matter where they are in their careers, to truly embrace the transformative journey that nursing can be," Boyd said. "In today's dynamic world of healthcare, I have found joy in leading with empathy, fostering resilience, and helping to be part of a community that shapes the future of nursing in which compassionate care guides the path of healing and innovation."
Since its inception in 2002, the New Hampshire Union Leader's annual "40 Under Forty" awards have honored hundreds of outstanding Granite Staters who are making a difference in their communities and professions. A reception for the 40 Under Forty Class of 2024 will be held on March 6 at the Capitol Center for the Arts in Concord. To view a complete list of awardees, visit https://www.unionleader.com/news/business/40_under_forty/.
To learn more about Cheshire Medical Center, visit www.cheshiremed.org.
About Cheshire Medical Center
Cheshire Medical Center (Cheshire) advances the health and wellness of individuals across New Hampshire’s Monadnock Region through outstanding care and exceptional service. Cheshire teams deliver an impressive range of clinical services that support the community's needs. As a member of Dartmouth Health, Cheshire is able to provide services far exceeding those of a typical rural hospital, including extensive programs in primary care, cancer care, cardiology, orthopaedics, and public health. Cheshire patients are also able to access hundreds of highly trained specialists and a depth of clinical and technical resources through its collaboration with Dartmouth Health. Cheshire’s clinical practice is distinguished by an exceptional staff, a strong commitment to safety and quality, and a culture that values the contribution of every staff member and volunteer. Cheshire is the area's largest healthcare provider and leading employer. Along with the services delivered on their Keene campus and satellite locations, the Medical Center partners with local organizations to provide vital services and programs throughout the region. To learn more, call 603-354-5400 or visit cheshiremed.org.
About Dartmouth Health
Dartmouth Health, New Hampshire’s only academic health system and largest private employer, serves patients across New England. Dartmouth Health provides access to more than 2,300 providers in nearly every area of medicine, delivering care at its flagship hospital, Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center (DHMC) in Lebanon, NH. Its network of hospitals, outpatient centers, clinics and home care facilities, spans a broad geographical area. Year after year, DHMC is named the #1 hospital in New Hampshire by U.S. News & World Report, and is consistently recognized for high performance in numerous clinical specialties and procedures. Dartmouth Health includes Dartmouth Cancer Center, northern New England’s only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Centers and one of less than than 60 total nationally; Dartmouth Health Children’s, which includes the state’s only children’s hospital (Children’s Hospital at DHMC/CHaD) and more than 20 locations around the region; eight member hospitals in Lebanon, Keene, Claremont, Hampstead, and New London, NH, and Windsor and Bennington, VT; Dartmouth Health Home Care; Dartmouth Health Connected Care Center for Telehealth, serving patients as far away as Texas; and more than 30 primary and multi-specialty clinics across New Hampshire and Vermont. Through its partnership with Dartmouth College, Dartmouth’s Geisel School of Medicine and the White River Junction VA Medical Center, Dartmouth Health trains nearly 400 medical residents and fellows annually and performs cutting-edge research and clinical trials with international impact. Dartmouth Health and its more than 16,000 employees are committed to serving the healthcare needs of everyone in the communities it serves and to providing every patient with exceptional, state-of-the-art, personalized care. Learn more at dartmouth-health.org.