Preston Ramaekers

402-631-7700 | pramaekers2@huskers.unl.edu | Lincoln, NE 68508

Education
University of Nebraska | Lincoln, NE
Bachelor of Science (BS); graduating May 2026
Majors: Psychology & Biochemistry
GPA: 4.00/4.00
Scholarships: Chancellor’s Scholarship, Career Scholarship, National Merit Stipend, Dr. Pumphrey Pre-Medicine
Scholarship, Charles and Linda Wilson Humanities in Medicine Scholarship, Aurora Booster Club Scholarship
Honors: Dean’s List Fall 2022, Spring 2023; Alpha Lambda Delta Honors Society Member; UNL Honors
Aurora High School
Aurora, NE; graduated May 2022
GPA: 4.10/4.00
ACT: 35
Honors: National Merit Scholar; Omaha World-Herald All-Academic Regional 1st Team
Work Experience
Teaching Assistant in the Department of Chemistry | Lincoln, NE
August 2023-present
 Conduct a laboratory section of 24 students for CHEM 109, ensuring students' safety and adherence to
experimental procedures.
 Maintain and calibrate laboratory equipment, ensuring their proper functioning for experiments, while also
troubleshooting and resolving technical issues.
 Provide guidance to students on experimental techniques, data analysis, and safety protocols, fostering a
collaborative and engaging learning environment.
Phlebotomist at Bryan Grand Island Regional Medical Center | Grand Island, NE
May 2023-present
 Proficiently perform venipuncture and capillary blood collection procedures, ensuring patient comfort and safety
during sample collection.
 Properly label, store, and transport collected specimens to the laboratory, maintaining sample integrity and
accuracy in diagnostics.
 Demonstrate excellent communication skills and empathy while interacting with patients, addressing their
concerns, and educating them about the phlebotomy process to alleviate anxiety.
Volunteer Experience
Camp Counselor at the Christian Resource Center (Giltner, NE)
Summers 2021-present
 Guided and supervised 20+ campers during daily activities for 3 weeks during the summer, fostering a positive and
inclusive environment that promoted teamwork and personal growth.
 Facilitated discussions, led prayer sessions, and provided spiritual guidance to campers, helping them explore and
deepen their faith within the camp's religious context.
Study Abroad Experience
Costa Rica: Striving for Affordable, High-Quality Healthcare for All
January 2023
 Studied Costa Rican and US healthcare systems during a study abroad in Costa Rica, including hospital tours and
research. Compared healthcare practices, financing, and access, gaining valuable insights for addressing disparities
in my future profession in healthcare.