Ahlam Dakane

An energetic, hardworking and dedicated Doctor of Nursing Practice graduate. I am a fast learner and a leader with over 12 years of healthcare experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant, Registered Nurse and a Clinical instructor. I am also passionate about continuing to grow and holding leadership roles.

During my professional journey, I have acquired skills in long-term, Skilled care facilities, community health clinic, primary care and Nursing assistant school. In addition to my qualifications, my special skills include being fluent in speaking Somalia and Kiswahili and participating in practice inquiry and quality improvement projects.

Jun 2021 – Nov 2021 Valley Medical Center- 220 hours

Covington, WA | Family Practice | Zainab-Gaal-Weber, ARNP

Sept 2021 – Nov 2021 Community Health Clinic – 180 hours

Tacoma, WA| Family Practice /Community Health | Vicky, Grimes, ARNP

Jan 2021– jun 2022 Community Health Clinic – 50 hours

Lakewood, WA | Primary Care/Community, OB, Pediatrics Edward, Seto, MD

• Obtained HPIs, performed physical exams, wrote SOAP notes using the clinic’s EMR and participated in assessments/plans/patient education and treatment management.
• Performed 80-90% of 8-14 patient visits daily
• Diagnosis and evaluated patients response to treatments using evidenced-based guidelines
• Provided primary care to patients with acute and chronic conditions such as acute musculoskeletal injuries, dermatological conditions, HTN, HLD, Asthma, Diabetes, COPD, Anxiety, Depression, ADD/ADHD, back pain/shoulder pain.
• Participated in patients referrals to OT, PT, ophthalmology, Dentist, podiatrist, cardiologist, neurologist and entomologist.
• Independently performed pelvic exams and Pap smears with direct supervision of my mentors
• Observed IUD/Nexplanon insertions and removable, newborn circumcisions, incision and drainages

Jun 2022 Doctor of Nursing Practice | Seattle Pacific University | Seattle, WA

Jun 2021 Bachelor of Science in Nursing | University of Washington | Bothell, WA