Carmel C. Maalouf

Carmel Maalouf is a highly experienced healthcare professional with a rich and varied career spanning nursing, pain management, PACU, and clinical review. She earned her Master’s in Nursing from Upstate College of Health Related Professions, Lemoyne, St. Joseph’s Hospital Health Center School of Nursing, and has extensive certifications including Adult Nurse Practitioner, PACU, and Risk Management for cardiac catheterization labs. Over the years, Carmel has worked in medical-surgical nursing, post-anesthesia care, and as a clinical reviewer, building a reputation for meticulous care, expertise, and leadership.

Now retired, Carmel remains deeply engaged in healthcare education and mentorship through her role as an admin on Quora’s “What Nurses Know” space, where she provides evidence-based guidance and insights to millions of readers seeking trustworthy medical advice. She continues to share her knowledge in areas including pain management, cardiology, post-operative care, nutrition, psychiatry, and rehabilitation, helping both patients and aspiring healthcare professionals make informed decisions.

Outside of her professional contributions, Carmel is passionate about lifelong learning and personal enrichment. She enjoys walking in the woods, bird watching, and caring for her feathered friends. She is also committed to charitable activities, supporting organizations such as Habitat for Humanity and the Smiles Program for children with cleft lips. Carmel’s career and post-retirement endeavors reflect her dedication to service, education, and the well-being of others, as well as a curiosity and zest for life that extend far beyond the healthcare setting.

• Diploma in Paralegal Studies (magna cum laude, 2003)

• PACU
• Upstate College of Health- Master's

• Sigma Theta Tau Omacron Chapter