Registered nurse Brad Chicoine, center, holds the DAISY Award presented to him for his care for an end-of-life patient at Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston. The award is an international honor recognizing extraordinary, compassionate and skillful care nurses give daily. Surrounding him are members of the CMMC ICU team.

LEWISTON — A Central Maine Medical Center nurse is the recipient of the DAISY Award, an international honor that rewards and celebrates the extraordinary, compassionate and skillful care nurses give daily.

Brad Chicoine, a registered nurse in CMMC’s Intensive Care Unit, was nominated by fellow team member Jessica Dagneau, system director of care management at Central Maine Healthcare, for his care for an end-of-life patient. As her last days drew near Chicoine, on his own, arranged for a musician to come in to perform music for her. He was also part of coordinating family support as they navigated the struggle of losing their mother.

“Brad has consistently gone above and beyond for a longer-stay patient in the ICU,” Dagneau said. “From decorating her room on holidays to providing her family with unwavering support, Brad led from his heart.

“Brad’s dedication to all of our patients we serve does not go unnoticed,” she added.