Shedrach Afo
@shedrachafo
Nurse leader driving clinical excellence and healthcare operations.
NigeriaWhat I'm looking for
I am a motivated nurse leader with solid clinical experience and administrative expertise, committed to improving patient outcomes and developing high-performing teams. I combine bedside nursing skills with healthcare operations knowledge to support efficient, patient-centered care.
My background includes roles in hospital wards, emergency care, immunization programs, and health maintenance organizations where I handled medication administration, IV therapy, wound care, and perioperative assistance. I have experience in call center nursing functions such as pre-authorization requests, claims vetting, provider onboarding, and quality assurance.
I have supervised field immunization efforts and managed incentive distribution programs, demonstrating strong community health and public-health program delivery capabilities. I am proficient with Medismart and Microsoft Office, and I bring attention to detail, critical thinking, and strong interpersonal communication to every role.
I hold an Association Degree in Nursing (Registered Nurse) and am pursuing a Bachelor of Nursing Science while completing advanced life-support and first-aid certifications. I seek opportunities to lead clinical teams and contribute to healthcare management and continuous improvement.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Call Center Nurse
Healthspring HMO Limited
Nov 2023 - Present (1 year 11 months)
Manage pre-authorization requests, tariff integration and uploads, respond to enrollee/provider inquiries, conduct hospital audits and claims vetting, and support provider onboarding and waste/abuse investigations to improve service quality.
Nursing Officer
Epson Health Medical Services
Sep 2023 - Oct 2023 (1 month)
Provided medication administration, IV therapy, antenatal clinic care, vital-sign monitoring, wound care, emergency response, perioperative assistance, and patient health education to support clinical operations.
Field Officer
New Incentives
Aug 2023 - Sep 2023 (1 month)
Supervised immunization activities, administered conditional cash transfer incentives to mothers, and delivered community health education to increase vaccination uptake.
Staff Nurse
Ashmed Specialist Hospital Agwa
Apr 2023 - Jul 2023 (3 months)
Delivered general nursing care including medication administration, IV therapy, antenatal services, wound care, theatre assistance, private nursing, and patient education to improve clinical outcomes.
Student Nurse
Sir Patrick Ibrahim Yakowa Memorial Hospital
Jan 2019 - Dec 2022 (3 years 11 months)
Rotated through medical, surgical, pediatric, neonatal, antenatal/postnatal, emergency, and outpatient units, providing direct patient care and supporting ward procedures during clinical training.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
AUAhmadu Bello University
Bachelor of Nursing Science, Nursing
Pursuing a Bachelor of Nursing Science (BNSc) at Ahmadu Bello University (ongoing).
CME University - Save a Life International
Certification, Emergency and Life Support
2025 - 2025
Completed certification courses in BLS, CPR, First Aid, AED, ACLS, and PALS in 2025.
Kaduna State College of Nursing Sciences, Kafanchan
Association Degree in Nursing, Nursing
2019 - 2022
Completed the Association Degree in Nursing and qualified as a Registered Nurse (RN) between 2019 and 2022.
Bethel Comprehensive College, Ungwan Yelwa
Senior Secondary Certificate Examination, General Secondary Education
2018 - 2018
Completed the Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (SSCE) in 2018.
Fine Grape Computer School
Diploma in Computer Operation, Computer Studies
2016 - 2016
Completed a Diploma in Computer Operation in 2016.
Challenge International College
Senior Secondary Certificate Examination, General Secondary Education
2015 - 2015
Completed the Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (SSCE) in 2015.
Cross Groups of Schools
First School Leaving Certificate, Primary Education
2007 - 2007
Completed the First School Leaving Certificate (FSLC) in 2007.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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