Steven “Stevo” Simms, MSN, MBA, RN

As Chief Heart of Innovation, Steven “Stevo” Simms brings 30 years of clinical nursing expertise to Vista Supports. The “heart” in his title is literal: his career began in cardiology, where he learned that the most acute care settings rely on technology to monitor patients, not staff standing bedside around the clock. That insight shapes everything Vista does. A Registered Nurse with dual Master’s degrees in Nursing and Business Administration, Steve holds the Certified Developmental Disability Nurse (CDDN) credential through DDNA and is a Certified Aging in Place Specialist (CAPS). This combination of clinical depth and business acumen makes him uniquely qualified to bridge the gap between traditional healthcare and enabling technology. Steve’s mission is making nurses comfortable operating in remote support and enabling technology environments. He helps clinical staff understand how health tech, age tech, and medical monitoring integrate with IDD and senior living services. When a nurse asks, “How do I become a remote nurse?” Steve has the answer. When an assisted living administrator wonders how enabling technology fits into their care model, Steve translates clinical requirements into technology solutions. His focus on senior care, assisted living, and rural health represents a strategic opportunity: small-town facilities and nursing homes need what Vista offers but often lack access to big-city resources. Steve is the bridge to that market. He leads the Remote Care Nurses team and ensures that enabling technology implementations meet healthcare standards while preserving the human touch.