She earned a Bachelor of Science (Nursing) from Clemson University, and Master of Science in Nursing and Doctor of Nursing Practice degrees from the University of South Carolina. Dr. Vess is board certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner for both adult and pediatric populations. Her professional memberships include the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, National Association of Nurse Practitioner Faculties, Sigma Theta Tau and the Emergency Nurses Association.