ELECTRA BEARD
Olive Branch
Summary
Compassionate, newly certified Nurse Practitioner with 12 years of nursing experience. Experience includes critical care, palliative/hospice, home health, hemodialysis, peritoneal, and continuous dialysis. Experienced at analyzing patient histories and preliminary test results to build diagnoses. Performs physical examinations and preventive health measures in accordance with prescribed protocols and standards of care. Great critical thinking, self-starter and decision-making skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Registered Nurse
Fresenius Medical Care NA
Memphis
08.2022 - Current
- Deliver safe and effective dialysis treatments for patients with chronic kidney disease.
- Prepare and operate hemodialysis machines, ensuring proper sterilization and function.
- Conduct patient assessments and monitor vital signs throughout treatment sessions.
- Administer medications and manage fluid balance to optimize patient outcomes.
- Educate patients and families on disease management, diet, and home dialysis procedures.
- Collaborate with nephrologists and interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans.
- Maintain accurate documentation of treatments, patient progress, and adverse events.
Registered Nurse
Crossroads Hospice and Palliative Care
Memphis
09.2020 - 08.2022
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care with a focus on pain management and patient comfort.
- Conducted assessments and developed individualized care plans in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.
- Administered medications and treatments to manage symptoms and improve quality of life.
- Educated families on caregiving techniques, medication schedules, and coping strategies.
- Offered emotional and spiritual support to patients and families during the dying process.
Registered Nurse
Methodist Alliance
Memphis
07.2017 - 08.2020
- Delivered skilled nursing care in patient homes, including wound management, IV therapy, and medication administration.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments and developed individualized care plans with physicians.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, medication adherence, and lifestyle modifications.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted interventions to optimize recovery and independence.
- Maintained accurate documentation in compliance with state and federal regulations.
Registered Nurse
Tenet Health(St. Francis Park)
Memphis
07.2013 - 07.2017
- Monitored vital signs and patient status using advanced ICU equipment (ventilators, cardiac monitors, infusion pumps).
- Administered medications via IV, oral, and injection routes in accordance with physician orders.
- Performed comprehensive patient assessments and documented findings to ensure continuity of care.
- Assisted with critical procedures, including intubations, central line insertions, and emergency interventions.
- Responded to emergency codes, providing rapid stabilization during cardiac arrest and respiratory failure.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to implement care plans and educate patients/families.
Education
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Harding University
Searcy, AR08-2025
Master of Science - Nursing (Clinical Nurse Leadership)
University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Memphis, TN05-2013
Master of Science - Social Work
University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Memphis, TN05-2006
Bachelor of Science - Community And Public Health
Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN05-2000
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Critical thinking
- Team collaboration
- Documentation accuracy
- Time management
- Home visits
- Treatment Planning
- Medical records management
- IV management
Certification
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Fresenius Medical Care NA
08.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
Crossroads Hospice and Palliative Care
09.2020 - 08.2022
Registered Nurse
Methodist Alliance
07.2017 - 08.2020
Registered Nurse
Tenet Health(St. Francis Park)
07.2013 - 07.2017
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Harding University
Master of Science - Nursing (Clinical Nurse Leadership)
University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Master of Science - Social Work
University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Bachelor of Science - Community And Public Health
Middle Tennessee State University