MEET OUR TEAM

Rebecca Droberg ACNP-BC is a board-certified Acute Care Nurse Practitioner. Rebecca was born and raised in Baltimore receiving a baccalaureate in Biology from the College of Notre Dame of Maryland and her baccalaureate degree in Nursing at the Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing. She went on to receive her Masters combined with Certification as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner from the University of Maryland School of Nursing in 2006. Rebecca specializes in adult acute care medicine and has been able to continue that within the practice She also has internal medicine experience treating patients with chronic medical conditions as well as adult preventative care. Rebecca has a special interest in the prevention and management of cardiovascular disease. She has spent more than 8 years of her career managing medical and surgical patients in the inpatient and outpatient settings. She holds national certification through the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Rebecca is married to a retired United States Marine and has 3 children. She is excited to call North Carolina her last move where they can continue to enjoy the beauty of the Crystal Coast.

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Kaitlin is a board-certified adult gerontology nurse practitioner. Kaitlin began her nursing career in 2010 as a Licensed Practical Nurse, graduating from Coastal  Carolina Community College. She went on to obtain her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of South Florida and most recently graduated in 2021 with her Master of Science in Nursing from the University of Cincinnati with a 4.0 GPA. Kaitlin has worked in both primary care and outpatient oncology throughout her 12-year nursing career. She looks forward to using her broad knowledge base to provide high-quality patient care to the community. Kaitlin and her husband, an active-duty Marine, have two beautiful children. Their family has recently moved to Carteret County and together they enjoy outdoor activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming.

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Jessica Vallone is a Family Nurse Practitioner who is board certified through the American Association of Nurse Practitioners. Jessica began her nursing career eight years ago and has experience in a variety of fields, from Intensive Care and Oncology to Pediatrics. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Nursing from King College, in Bristol Tennessee. After several years working as a registered nurse and growing her family, she then pursued her Family Nurse Practitioner degree through the University of North Carolina- Wilmington and graduated with a 4.0 GPA. Jessica has a special interest in preventative care and supporting simple lifestyle modification. She is married to an Army Veteran and is a proud homeschool mom to four beautiful children. Jessica loves living in this special part of North Carolina and looks forward to meeting you soon!

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Rebecca Sink is a Family Nurse Practitioner who is board certified through the American Association of Nurse Practitioners. Rebecca has experience with primary and urgent care as an FNP. She started out as a Medical Assistant 15 years ago and has over 9 years of experience as a registered nurse working in gerontology and family care. She earned her Bachelor’s degree at Chamberlain College of Nursing where she held a 4.0 GPA then completed her Masters at Simmons University in Boston, Massachusetts where she became a member of the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society. Rebecca enjoys seeing a variety of patients from pediatrics to geriatrics. She has a passion for working collaboratively with her patients and families to provide holistic, patient-centered care through health promotion and disease prevention. After honorably serving in the U.S. Coast Guard, Rebecca is now settled in Carteret County with her husband, daughter, and son.

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Mindy is a board-certified family nurse practitioner. She attended Coastal Carlina Community College, became a Licensed Vocational Nurse in 2013, and began her nursing career. She went on to later obtain her Associate Degree in Nursing in 2016, her Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 2017 from Grand Canyon University and her Master in Science of Nursing in 2021 at Chamberlain University. Mindy has a broad range of medical experience and knowledge with firsthand experience in step-down ICU, pediatrics, mental health, outpatient surgery and endoscopy. Mindy enjoys life on the Crystal Coast with her husband, Tyler who is an Active Duty Marine of 25 years. Together, they share 2 children, Tyler and Cheyenne. They enjoy outdoor family activities such as lounging on the beach and have a strong passion for hockey.

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Mrs. Bulter has been with our practice since July 2020, she can help you with all of your billing needs We are very excited to have her at Western Carteret Medical Center.

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An’na has been with our team since June 2020! She is the first face that you see when visiting our practice and she does a great job of making you feel like family whether you are here for a follow-up, to establish care, or feeling sick! We are lucky to have her.

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Haley is a Certified Medical Assistant with 6 years of experience in the medical field.  She recently joined our team after relocating to this area with her husband, Tyler, an active duty marine, and together they share one daughter. She enjoys spending time with her family and is looking forward to exploring the Crystal Coast.

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Kristen has been with Western Carteret Medical Center since October 2021. She has 3 dogs, Midnight, Dixie and Flash which she enjoys spoiling. She is a breath of fresh air and we are very glad to have her onboard.

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Kristina has been with our practice since August of 2021. She enjoys time with family and friends and has a passion for both cooking and crafts. She comes with 20 years of experience working in many aspects of healthcare. She assists in maintaining the operations of the practice and is a great addition to the team.

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