The City of South San Francisco
Office of the City Clerk
400 Grand Avenue
South San Francisco, CA 94080
(650) 877-8518
2 SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE
Why are you interested in serving as a Boards and Commissions member? What do you feel you could contribute?
What qualifies you for this appointment?
What is your vision for growth in South San Francisco?
I am passionate about advocating for the people who unable to; my neighbors/my community. I am a resident of the housing authority and I have the best interest in my find for this community and all the that it is trying to become. I have attended tenant meetings and am active in the community. I also attend City Council meetings and like to be a voice for representation of this community. I have the time, leadership skills and the knowledge to become an active participant of this commision. As a single Mom by choice and also living in the Housing Authority , I want to help make that change and also help provide additional oppurtunities to help us grow . As a resident, I have first have knowledge of what is really needed where I live and I feel that having actual resident representation on the board will help others get a better picture of what can /cannot help this community.
I am a resident of the Housing Authority. I have been for the last three years. I also assist the Executive Director, Leah Taylor with community concerns and tenant meetings as needed. I advocate for improvement of Health and Safety for my fellow neighbors. I helped advocate for lead testing and also addressing the Carbon Monoxide testing which lead to receiving the community grant of $3M to help improve our quality of life and for the future of the SSFHA /City of South San Francisco. As a tenant, I regularly attend the board meetings and city council meetings to be kept up in what are the current concerns and also to help contine to support current concerns and programs available to us. Another would be as a Mom, I fully support the Youth programs available and in hopes that those youth programs are continued for years to come as we have seen first hand how that helps the future of the children of this community.
To support the vision of the Housing Authority to help expand housing oppurtunities to those in need. To continue to provide a safe neghborhood for all. I will continue to advocatge for the continued safety of our residents such as backing up programs that helped with installment of the peripheral fences and also the installement of more cameras and for more lighting posts for added safety. Encourage more community building events. Continuing to support the youth programs (i.e. summer training programs) Also,continue more senior support. I want to improve the quality of life for current and future neighbors to come.
The City of South San Francisco
Office of the City Clerk
400 Grand Avenue
South San Francisco, CA 94080
(650) 877-8518
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Gurnick Academy of Sciences San Mateo 2015 2017 Nursing Unitek College Fremont 2017 2018 AS In NursingJune 3, 2025
CLAUDIA PENATE
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Compassionate and experienced healthcare professional with a strong background in nursing and birth work. Skilled in patient-centered care, palliative and hospice care, labor and delivery support, prenatal and postpartum education and family advocacy. Known for creating calm,empowering birth experiences and providing holistic care throughout the perinatal journey.
KEY SKILLS
• Labor and Delivery support
• Prenatal and Postpartum care and education
• Patient Advocacy
• Birth Planning
• Medical documentation
• Breastfeeding support
• Emergency response CPR/BLS Certified
• HIPAA Compliance
• Collaborative Healthcare Teamwork approach
• Palliative and Hospice support and education
• Child Birth Facilitation
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Certified Birth Doula/Postpartum Doula/Child Birth Educator Independent Practice
DOULA CLAUDIA PENATE
BAY AREA
July 2021- Present
• Provide emotional and physical support for families prenatally through labor, birth and postpartum
• Develop customized birth plans and advocate for clients preferences during hospital and home births.
• Support breastfeeding initiation and early bonding postpartum • Collaborate with midwives, OB-GYNS and nurses to ensure a collaborative, seamless and respectful care.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Mission Hospice and Palliative Care
Hospice Nurse/Triage/Field
San Mateo, Ca
2016-2020
• Provided palliative and hospice care
• Educated and supported families of patients
• Worked in conjunction with integrative health team to deliver a holistic care all around • Delivered compassionate care throughout
• Charge nurse
• Maintained accurate and confidential records in compliance with HIPAA standards • Delivered patient clinical care throughout
• Home visits
• Admissions and discharges
• Disposal of medications
SMITH INTERGRATIVE ONCOLOGY
2000-2012
SAN FRANCISCO,CA
• Ran all of back office/clinic
• Monitored all patients receiving chemotherapy
• Ordered all med supplies and chemotherapy meds
• Provided all patient care
• Responsible for all clinical referrals ( homecare/hospice) • Vital signs
• Removal of all IV bags and IV sites throughout chemo treatment • Provided compassionate care throughout
• Occasional front desk support
• Chemotherapy prior authorizations
• Maintained all chemo flow charts current and up to date • Administed injections
EDUCATION
Unitek College
AS in Nursing
Fremont, Ca
2017
Gurnick Academy of Sciences
Licensed Vocational Nurse
San Mateo, Ca
2015
CERTIFICATIONS
LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE
BASIC LIFE SUPPORT (BLS)- AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION
Birth and Postpartum Doula Trainings
Natural Resources of San Francisco
2021
Child Birth Facilitator
Cornerstone Training- San Francisco
2022
BODY READY METHOD EDUCATOR
2022
SPINNING BABIES WORKSHOP
2021
LANGUAGES
• ENGLISH (FLUENT)
• SPANISH (FLUENT)