Chinelo Pearl Nwaogbo

Founder CEO of Nelo @Nelo

Reno, NV, US

Nurses are often not provided with the tools and support necessary to ensure a safe work environment. This is evident in sharps disposal, where overfilled containers put healthcare workers at risk for needlestick injuries. It’s alarming that nearly 40% of sharps containers in hospitals are overfilled, significantly increasing the risk of exposure to bloodborne pathogens. Despite existing guidelines, the most common solution remains visual checks—an unreliable and inconsistent method that puts nurses and other frontline workers at risk.We founded Nelo™ to make best practices easier for nurses and healthcare facilities by introducing the first and only alarm-sensing smart sharps container (patent pending) designed to prevent overfilled containers and reduce needlestick injuries. Our solution integrates safety protocols into an easy-to-use system that alerts staff before a container becomes hazardous, ensuring compliance with OSHA and CDC recommendations.Managing sharps disposal should be seamless, not a daily safety hazard. Our product provides a standardized, proactive solution to a problem that has long been overlooked. Check out our website and learn more about how we’re making sharps disposal safer: Website: love to hear your thoughts and explore ways we can collaborate!

Chamberlain University

Doctor of nursing

Jacksonville State University

Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.)