On the first day of my night shift I tried to wake up late, around 10am or 11am. This worked best when I went to bed really late the day before.

During the day I only did simple chores or relaxed so I won't be exhausted before starting work. Around 5pm or 6pm I tried to take a nap for 1 or 2 hours, after that I got myself ready for work and packed a few things for the night like food, snacks, a book, wool for crocheting, charging cable for phone or tablet (for watching a movie) etc. whatever you like to do when there is nothing to do at work but you want to keep yourself awake!

In the morning I drove home and went straight to bed because if I waited too long I couldn't sleep anymore until 11 or so

Anyway you have to find out whats best for you. You will see after a few shifts. Everyone is different. :) Sorry for any mistakes, English is not my native language.