Evita Lagrone
Chicago,IL
Summary
Experienced medical courier and phlebotomy professional with strengths in specimen handling, HIPAA compliance, safety procedures, and logistics coordination. Known for accurate chain-of-custody tracking and timely transport of sensitive medical samples.
Overview
1
1
Certification
25
25
years of post-secondary education
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Courier
Quest Diagnostics
Chicago, Illinois
08.2025 - Current
- Coordinated specimen transport between Quest Diagnostics sites and client facilities to ensure timely delivery.
- Followed DOT, HIPAA, and biohazard safety procedures during transport.
- Inspected temperature-controlled packaging for sensitive medical specimens to ensure integrity during transport.
- Verified chain of custody records for laboratory samples during pickup and delivery to maintain compliance and accuracy.
Phlebotomist
Family Care Partners
Chicago, Illinois
09.2022 - 08.2025
- Collected blood specimens in Family Care Partners clinic settings.
- Verified patient identity and prepared collection supplies.
- Maintained specimen labeling and documentation accuracy.
- Followed infection control and safety procedures during draws.
- Processed specimens for transport to laboratory services.
- Maintained cleanliness of phlebotomy equipment to uphold infection control standards. and restocked supply areas.
- Centrifuged blood specimens in test tubes and capillary tubes to separate cells and sediment from blood serum.
PSE Clerk
United States Postal Service
Chicago, Illinois
06.2013 - 08.2018
- Verified postage, labels, and addresses for correct United States Postal Service handling.
- Sorted incoming and outgoing mail by destination, class, and delivery route.
- Processed mail and parcels using USPS sorting equipment and dispatch procedures.
Education
9415 S. Western Ave. - Phlebotomy
Professional Healthcare Solutions & Career Training
05.2001 - 12.2025
High School Diploma -
Westinghouse Vocational High
3223 W Franklin Blvd06-1997
Skills
- Specimen handling
- HIPAA compliance
- Safety compliance
- Processing samples
- Logistics coordination
- Vehicle operation
- Data privacy
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Confidentiality management
- Customer service
- Multitasking
- Effective communication
- Punctuality
Certification
- NPCE Phlebotomy Technician Certification
Timeline
Medical Courier
Quest Diagnostics
08.2025 - Current
Phlebotomist
Family Care Partners
09.2022 - 08.2025
PSE Clerk
United States Postal Service
06.2013 - 08.2018
9415 S. Western Ave. - Phlebotomy
Professional Healthcare Solutions & Career Training
05.2001 - 12.2025
High School Diploma -
Westinghouse Vocational High