How can users see nodes created without searching for them?

Hi,
I would like users to see a list of the nodes they created when they signing in or be able to create a list/menu of custom nodes. The list needs to be custom for each user. I do not allow anonymous users to see content and do not want each user to have to save nodes as favorites in a browser. I also do not want to have to add each node as a primary or secondary link everytime someone creates a page, since we are using this system in our department as a way to store and search documentation about our processes. Plus I think this would make the same list of content for all users.

I appreciate any suggestions/help as I am a noob with Drupal. I tried searching the net for answers but I think my question isn't so common.

Thanks.