We celebrate the extraordinary life and career of Zelda M. Roberts-Lewis, RN—a nurse whose heart, skill, and dedication made a lasting impact on everyone she touched. Zelda’s story is one of passion and purpose. From the age of 12, she dreamed of becoming a nurse, and that dream became a reality that changed countless lives

Zelda graduated from Los Angeles Southwest College and began her nursing career in 1986 at Linda Vista Hospital. She went on to serve at St. Francis, Kaiser Bellflower, which later became Downey. Her first five years at Kaiser Bellflower were spent in Orthopedics, followed by Telemetry and Cardiac care—areas where her expertise and compassion saved lives every day.

As a Charge Nurse, Zelda was a true leader. She trained and mentored countless nurses, shaping the future of healthcare through her guidance and encouragement. She served as a Union Representative for UNAC, standing strong for her colleagues and advocating for excellence in nursing. Zelda was not only a caregiver—she was a motivator, inspiring her community to pursue nursing and follow in her footsteps.

Her dedication earned her Employee of the Month honors, the prestigious Daisy Award, and appearances in advertisements and training videos. These accolades reflect her commitment to education, advocacy, and patient care. But beyond awards, Zelda’s greatest recognition came from the people whose lives she touched—families who still stop her in public to say thank you for the care she gave their loved ones.

Zelda believed nurses are special people who give compassion and care deeply for their patients. She valued punctuality, sincerity, dependability, and dedication. Her advice to all of us: take care of your health. Zelda lived by this principle and encouraged others to do the same. Her legacy is one of love, service, and inspiration—a light that will continue to shine through the lives she touched and the nurses she inspired.

Today, we honor Zelda not only as a nurse but as a healer, a mentor, and a friend. She saved lives, inspired hearts, and uplifted her community. May her memory live on in every act of care and compassion. Nurses like Zelda remind us that this profession is more than a job—it is a calling, and she answered that call with grace and excellence.