How to show open requests?

I know in SelfService you can get all your open requests within one
click. I would like to have this functionality for privileged users as
well, with out having to go to SelfService.

Is there a way for me to add something that looks like a module from
the dashboard, or adding a link to the left nav bar so users can just
click a quick link and see all their requests they may have open?

Thanks,

Charlie