ELENA ADAN ESQUEN
Mount Dora,FL
Summary
Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse with extensive experience in high-acuity obstetric, OR, and PACU settings, supported by a strong foundation in education and leadership. A former K–12 educator with over 25 years of experience in teaching, mentorship, and team development, bringing exceptional communication and patient-education skills to clinical practice. Recognized for delivering high-level, patient-centered service through long-term experience in high-volume hospitality at Walt Disney World, demonstrating adaptability, professionalism, and calm decision-making in fast-paced environments. Currently pursuing advanced practice education toward certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP), with a professional interest in holistic, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive care.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Labor & Delivery | OR | PACU Registered Nurse
Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Babies
Orlando, FL
07.2024 - Current
- Provide comprehensive care to high-acuity obstetric patients during labor, delivery, operative births, and immediate postpartum recovery.
- Interpret electronic fetal monitoring to identify fetal distress and initiate timely interventions.
- Assist with cesarean deliveries and PACU recovery in high-risk environments.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to optimize maternal and neonatal outcomes.
- Advocate for patient preferences using trauma-informed, culturally sensitive communication.
Server – Table Service
Walt Disney World
Lake Buena Vista, FL
01.2006 - Current
- Deliver exceptional service in high-volume, fast-paced environments.
Lead Online Teacher | Spanish Instructor | Classroom Teacher
FL & GA Public Schools
01.1996 - 01.2024
- Designed and delivered engaging instruction across virtual and in-person settings.
- Mentored student teachers and served in leadership roles including School Advisory Council.
Education
Master of Science - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
St Thomas University
Miami Gardens08-2027
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Lake-Sumter State College
08.2025
Associate of Science in Nursing - undefined
Seminole State College of Florida
05.2024
Master of Education - Educational Leadership
Western Governors University
09.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish & History
Agnes Scott College
05.1993
Skills
- Labor & Delivery Nursing
- Electronic Fetal Monitoring
- Postpartum & Newborn Care
- Patient Advocacy
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Clinical Education
- Leadership
- Spanish Fluency
Affiliations
- Florida Nursing Student Association — Corresponding Secretary (2023–2024)
- Director of Community Outreach, Seminole State College SNA (2022–2024)
- Member, National Student Nurses’ Association
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN), Florida
- BLS | ACLS (2024) | Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP, 2024) | Electronic Fetal Monitoring (2024)
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Labor & Delivery | OR | PACU Registered Nurse
Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Babies
07.2024 - Current
Server – Table Service
Walt Disney World
01.2006 - Current
Lead Online Teacher | Spanish Instructor | Classroom Teacher
FL & GA Public Schools
01.1996 - 01.2024
Associate of Science in Nursing - undefined
Seminole State College of Florida
Master of Education - Educational Leadership
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish & History
Agnes Scott College
Master of Science - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
St Thomas University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Lake-Sumter State College