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Karen Ebdy

Karen Ebdy

West Rainton,Durham

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience
4026
4026
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Operating department practitioner

Spire Healthcare
Washington, Sunderland
09.2025 - Current

Prepare anaesthetic equipment, ensuring readiness of machines, airway devices, and emergency supplies.

Conduct patient check-ins and facilitate preparation for general and spinal anaesthesia.

Support anaesthetist in performing procedures and managing airways efficiently.

Monitor vital signs consistently to ensure patient safety.

Assist in clinical emergencies by implementing necessary interventions.

Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to maintain effective communication throughout procedures.

Anaesthetic technician

Queensland Health
Cairns, Australia
06.2020 - 08.2025

Checked and prepared anaesthetic equipment, including machines and monitoring devices.

Assisted anaesthetists with general, regional, and local anaesthesia procedures.

Monitored patient vital signs to ensure safety during procedures.

Liaised with multidisciplinary team members to coordinate care delivery.

Adhered to infection control policies through proper PPE usage.

Supported new staff and assisted in training students and postgraduates.

Participated in cleaning and decontamination of operating theatre suite.

Responded to clinical emergencies, including management of difficult airways.

Anaesthesia technician

Ramsay Healthcare
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
01.2016 - 06.2019

As above.

Casual Dental Assistant

James Cook University
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
01.2016 - 08.2016
  • Assisted student dentists in performing clinical procedures and patient care.
  • Maintained sterilisation protocols for dental instruments and equipment to ensure safety.
  • Supported patient comfort by providing clear explanations and reassurance during treatments.
  • Organised and prepared treatment rooms for various dental procedures to enhance efficiency.

Anaesthetic technician

Queensland Health
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
10.2012 - 11.2015

As previous

Casual Anaesthetic Technician

Cairns Anaesthetic Dental Centre
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
11.2011 - 07.2015

Fulfilled the role as Anaesthetic Technician within a specialist dental practice.

Anaesthetic technician

Queensland Health
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
06.2008 - 11.2011

See previous

Anaesthetic technician

Ramsay Healthcare
Randwick, Sydney, Australia
05.2004 - 05.2008

See previous

Dental assistant

Deborah Creigh Endodontics
Wellington, New zealand
08.2004 - 05.2005

See previous role specialising in Endodontics.

Anaesthetic technician

Capital Coast District Health
Wellington, New Zealand
03.2004 - 08.2004

See Previous Anaesthetic Technician role

Operating department practitioner

City Hospitals Sunderland
Sunderland, Durham
09.1999 - 03.2004

See initial ODP role

Dental Nurse

Pat Kilker
Easington, Durham
10.1998 - 09.1999

See previous

Medical laboratory assistant Microbiology

Dryburn Hospital
Durham, Durham
03.1997 - 10.1998

Prepare petri dishes for microbiological testing.

Patient and specimen data entry.

Prepare specimens for testing.

Safely dispose of used and tested petri dishes.

Auxiliary nurse

Dryburn Hospital
Durham, Durham
02.1995 - 03.1997

Assist with the care of in patients on various wards including geriatrics and paediatrics.

Perform and record patient observations including blood pressure, heart rate, resp rates and temperature.

Monitor and record patient fluid intake and output.

Assist with bathing

Assist with meals

Dental Nurse

Durham Arches Dental Clinic
Durham, Durham
01.1993 - 02.1995

See previous

Casual Waitress

Rainton Lodge Motel
Rainton Gate, Durham
06.1992 - 12.1993

Customer service

Prepare and clear tables for dining

Serve meals including silver service

Take payment for service

Education

Diploma of Paramedical Science - Anaesthesia

Southbank Tafe
Brisbane, Australia

Certificate 3 and 4 - Fitness

Fitness Australia
Melbourne, Australia

Certificate of Higher Education - Operating Department Practice

University of Northumbria at Newcastle
Newcastle upon Tyne
/1999 - /2001

NVQ Level 3 - Operating Department Practice

University of Northumbria at Newcastle
Newcastle upon Tyne
/1999 - /2001

National Examination Board for Dental Nurses - Dental Nurse

Newcastle Dental Hospital
Newcastle upon Tyne

B Tec - Leisure studies

New College Durham
Durham, England

GCSEs - Mathematics, English Language/Literature, Biology, Physical Education, French, History

Belmont Comprehensive School
Durham

Timeline

Operating department practitioner

Spire Healthcare
09.2025 - Current

Anaesthetic technician

Queensland Health
06.2020 - 08.2025

Anaesthesia technician

Ramsay Healthcare
01.2016 - 06.2019

Casual Dental Assistant

James Cook University
01.2016 - 08.2016

Anaesthetic technician

Queensland Health
10.2012 - 11.2015

Casual Anaesthetic Technician

Cairns Anaesthetic Dental Centre
11.2011 - 07.2015

Anaesthetic technician

Queensland Health
06.2008 - 11.2011

Dental assistant

Deborah Creigh Endodontics
08.2004 - 05.2005

Anaesthetic technician

Ramsay Healthcare
05.2004 - 05.2008

Anaesthetic technician

Capital Coast District Health
03.2004 - 08.2004

Operating department practitioner

City Hospitals Sunderland
09.1999 - 03.2004

Dental Nurse

Pat Kilker
10.1998 - 09.1999

Medical laboratory assistant Microbiology

Dryburn Hospital
03.1997 - 10.1998

Auxiliary nurse

Dryburn Hospital
02.1995 - 03.1997

Dental Nurse

Durham Arches Dental Clinic
01.1993 - 02.1995

Casual Waitress

Rainton Lodge Motel
06.1992 - 12.1993

Diploma of Paramedical Science - Anaesthesia

Southbank Tafe

Certificate 3 and 4 - Fitness

Fitness Australia

Certificate of Higher Education - Operating Department Practice

University of Northumbria at Newcastle
/1999 - /2001

NVQ Level 3 - Operating Department Practice

University of Northumbria at Newcastle
/1999 - /2001

National Examination Board for Dental Nurses - Dental Nurse

Newcastle Dental Hospital

B Tec - Leisure studies

New College Durham

GCSEs - Mathematics, English Language/Literature, Biology, Physical Education, French, History

Belmont Comprehensive School
Karen Ebdy