As always I crack my brains to use my own strategy, here's my CC#6 Day 1 Risk 18 with 7 operators.
• Arknights CC#6 Risk 18 with 7 Operators
Didn't know Monster or whatever you call that beast is THAT strong. Specter is deployed early to protect Thorns, later replaced with Blaze and facing north to trigger that hologram guy.
Angelina is used to slow advancement of enemies and provide some passive healing, while Nightingale to provide protection when needed. Massive healing not required.
Deployment of Specter towards mid to end isn't necessary as Monster can handle it but meh, I'm just doing it for the sake of it, however the Specter deployment towards the end was to use her immortality to reduce damage on Blaze.
Enjoy, hope it works for you too!