Nuhfer attended Greenwood High School where she was a three-time state qualifier and won multiple Johnson County, Mid-State Conference and sectional championships in the 100-yard butterfly.

[3][4] Nuhfer was scheduled to make her para swimming debut in May 2023, however, she underwent surgery in March to repair torn ligaments in her left wrist.

She made her debut at the 2023 California Classic in September, where she won all six of her events and set an S13 American record in the 200-meter butterfly with a time of 2:30.38.

As a result, she qualified to represent the United States at the 2023 Parapan American Games.

[5][6] On June 30, 2024, Nuhfer was named to team USA's roster to compete at the 2024 Summer Paralympics.