By Thelma R. Serry, BSN, RN, NE-BC

Barbara A. Zello, BSN, RN

Barbara Zello works at the Central Virginia Health Care System (CVHCS) in Richmond, Virginia as the Clinical Coordinator for the Electrophysiology (EP) Department. Barbara is dedicated to her nursing practice at the VA, in her community, and at home. Barbara joined CVHSC in 2010 and has been a member of NOVA, Chapter 420 for many years, bringing a devotion to volunteerism, and community service. Barbara believes that charity is the foundation for service to others.

In February, Ms. Zello was recognized by Greensburg Catholic High School in Pennsylvania, from which she graduated in 1979, with the 2022 Distinguished Centurion Service Award. Through the years since graduating, Ms. Zello has been involved in serving her parish community in Hopewell, Virginia. She says that her life’s mission incorporates “faith, moral responsibility, critical thinking skills, and service to the community.” She mentioned that the principles of accountability, discipline, and honesty were instilled by her teachers while attending high school. She believes in service with humility and prefers to work behind the scenes.

In addition to working at CVHCS and serving her community, Ms. Zello loves the Pittsburg Steelers and is a devoted wife and caretaker for her husband, Joe who suffers from Muscular Dystrophy – Charcot Marie 2.  She says “I balance my life through serving him and others”. 

Congratulations Ms. Zello achieving a noteworthy recognition for your service to others!