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