‘I was born to be a nurse’

Former director of nursing Bonnie Jones reflects on her time at Hamilton Manor

For several decades, East Park Villa resident Bonnie Jones worked in nursing at Bryan Hospital in Lincoln, Memorial Community Health and Hamilton Manor in Aurora.
For several decades, East Park Villa resident Bonnie Jones worked in nursing at Bryan Hospital in Lincoln, Memorial Community Health and Hamilton Manor in Aurora.

Looking back on nearly her entire life in the nursing field, former Hamilton Manor Director of Nursing Bonnie Jones believes one of her best qualities that helped her succeed was her drive to provide the best care to her patients. “I was born to be a nurse,” Jones said. “I wanted to be the best I could be. I think my drive is strong and I love what I do.” Jones initially became involved with nursi…