Grace Merkle

Dynamic and dedicated professional with experience at Exstrom Physical Therapy, excelling in patient care and effective communication. Proven ability to collaborate with diverse teams and manage client relations, ensuring a supportive environment. Skilled in therapeutic modalities and fostering positive interactions, enhancing patient experiences and outcomes.

• CPR, AED, and First Aide certified
• Certified training in Cardiac arrest, epilepsy management, heat illness, communicable skin illness, concussion assessment and management, sports nutrition, and Heimlich maneuver

• Varsity Soccer Letter: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
• Varsity letter in golf: 2020, 2021, 2022
• NSAA academic all state
• NCPA academic all-state
• Deans List S2024, S and F2025

• Volunteer Ambassadors, UNL, 01/01/25, 12/31/25, 20, Volunteer with different non-profits every month, Adapt to the needs of the organization
• Referee for unified soccer, 09/10/22, 10/23/22, Refereed middle school unified soccer games, Supported athletes with disabilities
• After-school Children’s STEM, 12/01/22, 05/31/23, 20, Worked with kids to develop their knowledge and love for science, Helped them with projects and fundraisers, Hands on with kids

• Shadowing, Pediatric Therapy Center, 5, Shadowed PT specializing in pediatric rehab, Conditions ranging from musculoskeletal disorders to neural blocks
• Shadowing, UNMC Outpatient facility, 5, Patients with surgical repairs and balance and coordination issues, Examined the different modalities and treatments utilized for different injuries
• Observation, Exstrom Physical Therapy – Outpatient, 20, Observed mobilizations and manual treatments of patients, Turned initial observation hours into a Physical Therapy Technician Job, Watched the full progression of patients from early post-operative stages to functional independence

• Captain and President, UNL Women’s Club Soccer, 01/01/25, 12/31/26, Handle all fundraising and financial transactions, Schedule all practice and games, Plan, run, and evaluate every practice, Team arbitration
• Treasurer, UNL Women’s Club Soccer, 01/01/24, 12/31/25, Handle all the financial transaction for the team, Schedule practice, Handle all promotional and fundraising
• Captain, Varsity Soccer and Golf team, 01/01/22, 12/31/23, Planning workouts and practices, Communication with officials, Motivation and consolation for team
• President, SNHS, 01/01/22, 12/31/23, Plan activities, Attend conferences with science and medical professionals, Represent the school in science-based competitions