Yunlay Bridges, DNP, MHA, MSN, BSN, RN, PMHNP-BC

Yunlay Bridges, DNP, MHA, MSN, BSN, RN, PMHNP-BC, is a doctoral-prepared, nationally certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner at Telepsych 4 You, based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. 

Dr. Bridges proudly hails from Cincinnati, Ohio, and was raised in the vibrant Washington, DC, metro area as one of thirteen children of Angus and Sadie Bridges. With over twenty-three years of diverse nursing experience, particularly in emergency room and mental health settings, he has honed his skills and leadership capabilities to make a significant impact in the healthcare field.

Throughout the past decade, Dr. Bridges has excelled in senior leadership roles, serving as nurse manager at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Director of Quality at Providence Hospital, and Director of Education and Staff Development at the Psychiatric Institute of Washington. These positions have equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of both clinical excellence and operational efficiency.

Dr. Bridges began his academic journey by obtaining an associate degree in Business Management and Nursing (RN) from Prince George’s Community College. He furthered his education at the University of Maryland (UMUC), where he earned dual undergraduate degrees in management studies and his BSN. Dr. Bridges’s commitment to excellence in healthcare led him to pursue a master’s degree in healthcare administration from UMUC, where he proudly became a member of Upsilon Phi Delta, the National Honor Society for University Programs in Healthcare Administration, in 2017.

To deepen his expertise in mental health, Dr. Bridges recently completed his second master’s degree as a mental health nurse practitioner (MHNP) at Walden University. In 2024, he achieved his ultimate goal by earning a Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP) from Chamberlain University. With this extensive educational background and robust leadership experience, Dr. Bridges is dedicated to driving positive change and enhancing patient outcomes in the healthcare industry.