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Madeline Gilkes

Biography

Madeline Gilkes, CDE, RN, is a Fellow of the Australasian Society of Lifestyle Medicine. She focused her Master of Healthcare Leadership research project on health coaching for long-term weight loss in obese adults. Madeline has found a passion for preventative nursing. She has transitioned from leadership roles (CNS Gerontology & Education, Clinical Facilitator) in the acute/hospital setting to education management and primary healthcare. Madeline’s vision is to implement lifestyle medicine to prevent and treat chronic conditions. Her research proposal for her PhD involves Lifestyle Medicine for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. Madeline is a Credentialled Diabetes Educator (CDE) and primarily works in the academic role of Head of Nursing. Madeline’s philosophy focuses on using humanistic management, adult learning theories/evidence and self-efficacy theories and interventions to promote positive learning environments. In addition to her Master of Healthcare Leadership, Madeline has a Graduate Certificate in Diabetes Education & Management, Graduate Certificate in Adult & Vocational Education, Graduate Certificate of Aged Care Nursing, and a Bachelor of Nursing. She is working towards her PhD.

Resources

Image for Exercise and Improving Your Mental WellbeingFree
Exercise and Improving Your Mental Wellbeing
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5m
Image for Team-Building in Healthcare - Why it's VitalFree
Team-Building in Healthcare - Why it's Vital
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6m
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Understanding Patient Experiences
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3m
Image for Leprosy: How Much do You Really Know?Free
Leprosy: How Much do You Really Know?
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4m
Image for An Introduction to Home Care PackagesFree
An Introduction to Home Care Packages
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4m