Born on May 26, 1959, in Gladewater, Texas, Bernard made her debut with a small role in Diva. She portrayed bit roles in Simon & Simon, Whiz Kids, and The Facts of Life. From 1984 to 1990, Bernard portrayed Terry Brock on General Hospital. Bernard's last credit was in Voices from the High School (2002). She also acted in Betty Blue. Bernard was a dropout of Baylor University. Her credits also include Tour of Duty, Maigret, Roselyne and the Lions (1989) and Kings for a Day (1997). She portrayed herself in The New Hollywood Squares, Hour Magazine, and Win, Lose or Draw.