Ellaine Boo
Southbank,AU
Summary
MBA-trained Healthcare Program Manager with 17+ years specializing in trauma care, education, and research. Proven track record of success in large-scale project completion, navigating the global healthcare markets and team leadership. AgileSHIFT certified and skilled in strategic planning, business administration, developing strong client relationships and driving innovations. Fluent in English and proficient in Chinese and Malay. Passionate about sustainable healthcare innovation and changes.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Healthcare Review/Consulting
- Core specialty includes the review and uplift of trauma systems capacity withing hospital to increase productivity of clinical care processes to enable improved outcomes for the injured
- Reviewed trauma systems in China, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) and India and written reports that provided sustainable and cost-effective solutions by integrating trauma education, research, medical technologies and trauma systems development
- Written proposals for clients after acceptance of report
Financial/Budget Management
- Partnered with HFH and LCH to secure funding totaling AUD$3 million from the Shenzhen Family and Health Department to establish their trauma system, training, registry and research
- Partnered with KSMC to secure funding of AUD$5 million from the Ministry of Finance, KSA to establish their trauma system, training, registry and research
- Financial management of a budget of AUD$8 million
Project Management
- Traveled to six countries to meet with key government and hospital stakeholders to build and maintain positive relations to facilitate a partnership approach
- Was accountable for the successful delivery of all the projects above within resourcing, timeline and budget parameters ensuring efficient resource utilization
- Prepare and present detailed reports, briefings on complex matters (e.g
- Annual reporting to the Shenzhen Family and Health Department)
- Effectively managed and provided leadership to a team of up to 20 multidisciplinary clinicians and administrators
- Worked effectively and respectfully with people from culturally diverse backgrounds
Strategic Transformation
- Effectively translate strategic objectives into tangible operational achievements, showcasing strong strategic thinking and implementation skills
- Lead change initiatives that align with the organization's strategic goals, playing a pivotal role in driving transformation
Academic contributions
- Delivered 10 oral academic presentations in Australia and overseas (twice as an invited speaker)
- Participated in three peer reviewed journal articles on the topic of trauma system development
Key achievements/contributions
- Led a team in building the trauma capacity in Huizhou First Hospital, Shenzhen, China that resulted in a reduction of 30% in trauma mortality within the first 6 months
- Contributed to the development and implementation of a Trauma Registry in HFH, LCH and KSMC that enabled real-time monitoring and improved efficiency of data collection and analysis of trauma cases to improve their quality improvement
- Invited and participated in 2019 Victoria MedTech and Pharmacological Trade Mission to Guangzhou, China as a speaker and specialist in roundtable discussions and seminar with 45 invited Guangzhou Med Technology companies on how we can collaborate
- Effectively trained 200 medical and nursing staff in China and Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for whom English was not their primary language, ensuring that training and communication are tailored to their specific requirements
Master of Advanced Nursing Care (Trauma Care)
- Worked closely with directors and managers of Trauma Services, Alfred Health and School of Nursing, Monash University in the business development, planning, financial management and strategic framework development for the Master of Advanced Nursing Care ensuring it aligned with industry standards and organizational objectives
- Managed relationship between Alfred Health and Monash University to ensure collaborative and transparent planning structures
- Delivered successful business case and funding application to the Alfred Health and Monash Academic Board
- Worked with trauma experts to develop curricula and course materials that can be used in a hybrid format – long distance and face to face
- Developed expertise in creating engaging eLearning experience
Internal Training
- Coordinated education and training programs for the junior and senior medical staff
External Training
- Liaised with regional hospitals to deliver trauma team training programs annually to improve their trauma care and injury prevention
- Secured funding of AUD$180,000 over 3 years from the Victorian Department of Health Services for trauma education and training
Key achievements/contributions
- Led the Master of Advanced Nursing (Trauma Care) from beginning to end, successful start Semester 2 2023 with 21 students (18 local, 3 internationals)
- Effectively trained 200 medical and nursing staff in regional Victorian Trauma Centres in the improvement of trauma resuscitation
- Developed Hospital accreditation for Emergency Resuscitative Thoracotomy Course for senior trauma medical staff
Education Lead
Trauma Services and National Trauma Research Institute
01.2020 - Current
- My role includes the development of the Master of Advanced Nursing Care (Trauma Care) in collaboration with Monash University, and the delivery of trauma training programs both internally and externally, to improve trauma care within our organization and beyond
Manager, International Programs
Trauma Services and National Trauma Research Institute (NTRI)
01.2016 - Current
- My role is overseeing, planning and executing initiatives at improving trauma care systems on a global scale
- It entails collaborating with international organizations, manage budgets, establish key stakeholder relationships and ensure the successful delivery of projects
- Led projects in increasing trauma systems capacity in: King Saud Medical College (KSMC), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (2018 – present), Longgang Central Hospital (LCH), Shenzhen, China (2017-2020), Huizhou First People’s Hospital (HFH), Huizhou, China (2016-2018)
International Programs Officer
Trauma Services, Alfred Hospital
01.2009 - 01.2016
Lecturer of Nursing (Level B)
La Trobe University
01.2011 - 01.2015
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Emergency and Trauma Department, Alfred Hospital
01.2010 - 01.2015
Registered Nurse
Emergency and Trauma Department, Alfred Hospital
01.2005 - 01.2010
Education
MBA -
Deakin University - Australia
01.2022
Master of Nursing Via Research Methods -
La Trobe University - Australia
01.2013
Postgraduate Diploma of Nursing Science: Emergency Nursing -
La Trobe University - Australia
01.2008
Bachelor of Nursing -
La Trobe University - Australia
01.2004
Bachelor of Science -
University of Melbourne - Australia
01.2000
Skills
- Project Management - AgileSHIFT certified
- Strategic Planning
- Risk Management
- Financial Management
- Business Administration
- Client Relationship Management
- Problem Solving
- Collaborative
- Communication
- Critical Thinker
Accomplishments
- Led a team in building the trauma capacity in Huizhou First Hospital, Shenzhen, China that resulted in a reduction of 30% in trauma mortality within the first 6 months
- Contributed to the development and implementation of a Trauma Registry in HFH, LCH and KSMC that enabled real-time monitoring and improved efficiency of data collection and analysis of trauma cases to improve their quality improvement
- Invited and participated in 2019 Victoria MedTech and Pharmacological Trade Mission to Guangzhou, China as a speaker and specialist in roundtable discussions and seminar with 45 invited Guangzhou Med Technology companies on how we can collaborate
- Effectively trained 200 medical and nursing staff in China and Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for whom English was not their primary language, ensuring that training and communication are tailored to their specific requirements
- Led the Master of Advanced Nursing (Trauma Care) from beginning to end, successful start Semester 2 2023 with 21 students (18 local, 3 internationals)
- Effectively trained 200 medical and nursing staff in regional Victorian Trauma Centres in the improvement of trauma resuscitation
- Developed Hospital accreditation for Emergency Resuscitative Thoracotomy Course for senior trauma medical staff
Professional Developments
- Harvard Business School, The Consultant's Toolkit Course, 2023
- Deakin University, AgileSHIFT Project Management, 2020
- Harvard University, Essential Management Skills for Emerging Leaders Course, 2016
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin)
Limited Working
Malay
Limited Working
Timeline
Education Lead
Trauma Services and National Trauma Research Institute
01.2020 - Current
Manager, International Programs
Trauma Services and National Trauma Research Institute (NTRI)
01.2016 - Current
Lecturer of Nursing (Level B)
La Trobe University
01.2011 - 01.2015
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Emergency and Trauma Department, Alfred Hospital
01.2010 - 01.2015
International Programs Officer
Trauma Services, Alfred Hospital
01.2009 - 01.2016
Registered Nurse
Emergency and Trauma Department, Alfred Hospital
01.2005 - 01.2010
Healthcare Review/Consulting
Financial/Budget Management
Project Management
Strategic Transformation
Academic contributions
Key achievements/contributions
Master of Advanced Nursing Care (Trauma Care)
Internal Training
External Training
Key achievements/contributions
MBA -
Deakin University - Australia
Master of Nursing Via Research Methods -
La Trobe University - Australia
Postgraduate Diploma of Nursing Science: Emergency Nursing -
La Trobe University - Australia
Bachelor of Nursing -
La Trobe University - Australia
Bachelor of Science -
University of Melbourne - Australia
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