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Monique Lawson
Medical Assistant
Peoria,IL
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteImportant To Me
Flexible work hoursPaid time offPaid sick leaveHealthcare benefits401k matchWork-life balanceSummary
I am capable of learning quickly and using newfound knowledge concisely and accurately. I am a highly organized and energetic worker, with the ability to multitask with complex projects.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
Help at Home
Peoria, IL
07.2025 - Current
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
Stocker
Ross Dress for Less
Peoria, IL
06.2023 - 08.2025
- Received and processed incoming shipments of merchandise.
- Arranged merchandise in an attractive manner to promote sales.
- Provided customer service by answering questions about product location, price and availability.
- Cash Office: Balancing daily sales
Receptionist/Shampoo Assistant
Salon En Styl Plus
Peoria, IL
08.2021 - 12.2023
- Answered incoming calls, took messages
- Scheduled appointments for clients, or walk-ins
- Shampoo clients when needed
- Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
- Handled cash and credit/ debit transactions
- Stocked shelves and merchandise and kept tidy appearance of salon.
Stay At Home Mom
Home
Peoria, IL
03.2020 - 08.2021
- Set up "classroom" spaces
- Logged kids into Zoom/Google Meet on time.
- Printed assignments and kept track of multiple teacher's emails
- Help with tech issues, monitor the kids to keep them on track and assist with homework.
Student Extern
Illinois Cancer Center
Peoria, IL
08.2019 - 09.2019
- Take vitals
- Prepare patients for exams
- Room turn-over: clean, sanitize, restock
- Stock chemo supplies : IV lines, flushes, PPE
- Comfort patients emotionally: Offer blankets, snacks, support items during infusions
- Help patients with mobility if their weak from treatment
Student Extern
Center for Pain Management
Peoria, IL
07.2019 - 08.2019
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Vital signs and pain management
- Assist with minor procedures
- Phlebotomy
- Charting in EHR
- HIPAA compliance
Education
Diploma - Medical Assisting
04-2020
High School Diploma -
01-2000
Skills
- Performing patient intake and medical history
- Taking vitals signs
- Phlembotomy
- Understanding infection control amd PPE use
- Charting accurately in EHR
- HIPAA Compliance
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Caregiver - Help at Home
07.2025 - Current
Stocker - Ross Dress for Less
06.2023 - 08.2025
Receptionist/Shampoo Assistant - Salon En Styl Plus
08.2021 - 12.2023
Stay At Home Mom - Home
03.2020 - 08.2021
Student Extern - Illinois Cancer Center
08.2019 - 09.2019
Student Extern - Center for Pain Management
07.2019 - 08.2019
Midwest Technical Institute - East Peoria - Diploma, Medical Assisting
Peoria Alternative High School - High School Diploma,